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HP Z640-1P26703-48G-9217-4I4E-1.2T-n3105 Tower Server Xeon E5-2670 V3
HP's Z640 Tower pairs a 12-core Xeon E5-2670 V3 with 48GB DDR4 and dual SAS drives for heavy professional workloads.
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Overview
Unlock Professional Performance with HP's Powerful Tower Server
The HP Z640 Tower Server is engineered for demanding professional applications, featuring an Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 processor, ample DDR4 RAM, and fast SAS storage. This renewed workstation is designed to handle video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific computing with ease. Pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro for a seamless user experience.
Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 2.3GHz 12 Core
- Memory: 48GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: 1.2TB (2x 600GB SAS NEW HDD)
- Raid Card: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card
- Graphics: NVS 310 512MB
- Power Supply: 925W PSU
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO
- Max Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 12-core Xeon E5-2670 V3 processor handles rendering, simulation, and other heavily threaded workloads effectively
- 48GB DDR4 RAM provides substantial headroom for large datasets, virtual machines, and professional software
- Dual new 600GB SAS drives with an LSI RAID card offer fast, reliable storage with redundancy options
- 925W power supply leaves ample wattage for adding a higher-end GPU or additional drives
- Tower chassis with standard expansion slots allows straightforward component upgrades over time
👎 Cons
- The NVS 310 512MB GPU is a basic display adapter — a dedicated workstation or gaming GPU will be needed for graphics-intensive tasks
- As a renewed unit, cosmetic wear and shorter remaining component lifespan are possible compared to new hardware
- Xeon E5-2670 V3 is a Haswell-era chip, so single-thread performance lags well behind current-generation processors
- SAS HDDs provide throughput but are significantly slower than modern NVMe SSDs for random access
- Tower form factor is large and heavy, requiring dedicated desk or floor space
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the HP Z640 use and how many cores does it have?
It features an Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores, designed for demanding multi-threaded professional applications.
What type of storage does this Z640 configuration include?
It comes with 1.2TB of total storage via two new 600GB SAS hard drives, managed by an LSI 9217 4i4e SAS/SATA RAID card.
Is this workstation new or renewed?
This is a renewed (refurbished) workstation that has been tested and verified to function properly, with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed.
What is the maximum display resolution supported?
The included NVS 310 graphics card supports a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 (4K).
Can the HP Z640 support dual processors?
The Z640 platform supports dual CPUs, but this particular configuration ships with a single Xeon E5-2670 V3 installed.
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