OVERVIEWSPECIFICATIONS
Built for high-end computing and visualization. The dual-processor HP Z820 Workstation delivers outstanding performance, award-winning industrial design, and tool-free serviceability in the industry’s most expandable chassis. With next generation Intel® Xeon® processors, support for up to 16 processing cores, and the latest professional graphics, you’ll tackle even the most demanding projects like never before.

Features

  • Windows 8.1 Pro or other operating systems available

Unmatched design. Inside and out.

  • Easily access, customize and maintain system components with a tool-less and visually cable-free chassis—ideal for direct connections with drives and power supplies. Integrated side rails and front and back handles simplify movement.
  • Maximize cooling and reduce acoustics with a highly streamlined form factor designed for optimized airflow.

Superb performance.

  • Expand your daily potential with the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v2 family1. The HP Z820 can operate up to 24 processing cores, delivering the ultimate performance to help you accomplish more every minute.
  • Featuring the C600 series chipset, LSI SAS 2308 controller, and dual Quick Path Interconnects between the processors, the two work together to help you work more effectively than ever before.
  • Stay a step ahead with increased memory bandwidth and support up to 512 GB of the latest generation of DDR3 memory.2
  • Connect in a flash with 4X USB 3.0 bandwidth on an optional high-performance ThunderboltTM 2.0 port3 on the HP Z820.

Ultra-powerful visuals.

  • Built to support next generation PCIe Gen3 graphics from AMD and NVIDIA, the HP Z820 Workstation currently offers a wide range of cards from Pro 2D to ultra-high-end 3D graphics to get the job done.4
  • Drive multiple displays and multitask like a pro.5 Plus, get the highest performing GPU computing solutions available in the Z family, like NVIDIA’s Maximus, on the HP Z820.4
  • Access high-performance applications, including 2D and 3D video, on-site or from a remote location with HP Remote Graphics software6.

Space to Fill.

  • This rackable system provides 7 expansion slots, 7 expansion bays and 4-channel integrated DDR3 memory with 16 slots and support for up to 512 GBs.2
  • Customize and expand with a variety of storage and I/O options including a wide range of internal HDD/ODD and external SATA devices to increase flexibility.2

Complete Peace of Mind.

  • With 115,000 hours of testing in the HP Total Test Process, the HP Z820 is reliable and ready for business.
  • HP Performance Advisor7 configures your system with updated settings and drivers to help maximize performance.
  • HP workstations offer low-halogen8 and ENERGY STAR® qualified configurations featuring efficient power supplies.
  • Relax with a standard, 3-year limited warranty. Choose optional HP Care Pack Services9 to extend your service.
System Features

Operating system

  • Windows 8.1 Pro 64
  • Windows 7 Professional 32 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro (National Academic only))
  • Windows 7 Professional 32 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro (National Academic only))
  • Windows 7 Ultimate 64
  • Windows 7 Professional 64
  • Windows 7 Professional 32
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
  • HP Installer Kit for Linux

(HP Linux Installer Kit includes drivers for both 32-bit & 64-bit OS versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS5 and WS6 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 64-bit. Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Software is not loaded on hard drive. URL and software license number for downloading latest version is included in box.)

Processor family

  • Intel® Xeon® E5 processor

Processor

  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2697 v2 (2.7 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2695 v2 (2.4 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2690 v2 (3 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2687W v2 (3.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2680 v2 (2.8 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2670 v2 (2.5 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2667 v2 (3.3 GHz, 25 MB cache, 8 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v2 (2.2 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2650 v2 (2.6 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2643 v2 (3.5 GHz, 25 MB cache, 6 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2640 v2 (2 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2637 v2 (3.5 GHz, 15 MB cache, 4 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2630 v2 (2.6 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 v2 (2.1 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2609 v2 (2.5 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2603 v2 (1.8 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2643 (3.3 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores)
  • Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 (2 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores)

Chipset

  • Intel® C602

Form factor

  • Rackable minitower
Memory

Maximum memory

  • 512 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Load-reduced SDRAM
  • 256 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Registered SDRAM
  • 64 GB1600 MHzDDR3 Unbuffered SDRAM

(Actual memory speed dependent on processor. Registered, unbuffered and load-reduced DIMMS may not be mixed. )

Memory slots

  • 16 DIMM
Storage

Internal drive bays

  • Four 3.5″

External drive bays

  • Three 5.25″

Internal drive

  • 300 GB up to 600 GB SAS (15000 rpm)
  • 300 GB up to 1.2 TB SAS (10000 rpm)
  • 250 GB up to 1 TB SATA (10000 rpm)
  • 250 GB up to 3 TB SATA (7200 rpm)
  • 500 GB SATA SED
  • 128 GB up to 1 TB SATA SSD
  • SATA SE SSD

Storage controller

  • Integrated SATA 6.0 Gb/s
  • Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s
  • Integrated LSI SAS 2308 Controller
  • LSI MegaRAID 9260-8i SAS 6Gb/s ROC RAID Card and iBBU08 Battery Backup Unit (optional)
  • LSI MegaRAID 9270-8i SAS 6Gb/s ROC RAID Card and iBBU09 Battery Backup Unit (optional)

Optical drive

  • SATA Blu-ray writer
  • SATA DVD-ROM
  • SATA SuperMulti DVD+/-RW
  • Slot-load SATA DVD+/-RW
Display and Graphics

Graphics

Professional 2D:

  • NVIDIA NVS 300 (512 MB)
  • NVIDIA NVS 310 (512 MB)
  • NVIDIA NVS 315 (1 GB)

Entry 3D:

  • NVIDIA Quadro 410 (512 MB)
  • NVIDIA Quadro K600 (1 GB)
  • AMD FirePro V3900 (1 GB)

Midrange 3D:

  • NVIDIA Quadro K2000 (2 GB)

High-end 3D:

  • NVIDIA Quadro K4000 (3 GB)
  • NVIDIA Quadro K5000 (4 GB)
  • AMD FirePro W7000 (4 GB)
  • NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (12 GB)

High Performance GPU Computing:

  • NVIDIA Tesla C2075
  • NVIDIA Tesla K20c
  • NVIDIA Tesla K40
Expansion Features

Ports

  • 4 USB 3.0
  • 5 USB 2.0
  • 2 IEEE 1394a
  • 2 microphone
  • 1 audio line out
  • 1 headphone
  • 1 audio line in
  • 1 serial
  • 2 PS/2 (keyboard & mouse)
  • 2 RJ-45 to integrated Gigabit LAN

(HP Thunderbolt 2 1-port PCIe card (optional); HP IEEE 1394b FireWire PCIe card (optional); 6 internal USB 2.0 available by 3 separate 2×5 headers)

Expansion slots

  • 3 PCIe Gen3 x16
  • 1 PCIe Gen3 x8
  • 1 PCIe Gen3 x4
  • 1 PCIe Gen2 x4
  • 1 PCI
  • 1 14-in-1 media card reader (optional)

(The PCIe x8 connectors are open ended, allowing a PCIe x16 card to be seated in the slot.)

Communications

Network interface

  • Integrated Intel 82579LM PCIe GbE Controller
  • Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus PCIe NIC (optional)
  • Intel Gigabit CT Desktop NIC (optional)
  • HP 361T PCIe Dual Port Gigabit NIC (optional)
  • HP X520 10 GbE Dual Port Adapter (optional)
  • HP 10 GbE SFP+ SR transceiver
  • Intel Ethernet I210-T1 PCIe NIC (optional)

Audio

  • Integrated High Definition Realtek ALC262
  • Titanium PCIe Audio Card (optional)
  • HP Thin USB Powered Speakers (optional)
Power and Operating Requirements

Energy efficiency

  • ENERGY STAR® qualified configurations available

Power supply

  • 850W 88% efficient, wide ranging, active PFC
  • 1125W 90% efficient, wide ranging, active PFC
Dimensions and Weight

Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)

  • 20.3 x 52.5 x 44.4 cm

Weight

  • 21.1 kg
What's Included

Software

  • HP Performance Advisor
  • HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) V5
  • HP ProtectTools Security
  • Buy Office
  • HP Power Assistant
  • Roxio Easy Media Creator (DVD/Blu-ray Disc burner software)
  • Intervideo WinDVD (DVD player/burner software)
  • PDF Complete – Trial Edition

Security management

  • Cable Lock Support (standard – cable optional)
  • Chassis Intrusion Sensor (standard)
  • Serial, Parallel, USB, Audio, Network Enable/Disable (standard)
  • Removable Media Write/Boot Control (standard)
  • Power-On Password (standard)
  • Setup Password (standard)
  • Kensington Cable Lock (optional)

Warranty

  • On-site Warranty and Service: Three-years, limited warranty and service offering delivers on-site, next business-day service for parts and labor and includes free telephone support 8am – 5pm.
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