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HP Z640 2X Xeon E5-2620 V3 Tower - 8GB, 1.2TB SAS, Quadro M4000, Win 10 Pro (Renewed)
HP Z640 dual Xeon workstation delivers serious multi-threaded power with Quadro M4000 graphics and 1.2TB SAS storage.
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Overview
Harness Ultimate Power and Performance with Dual Xeon Processors
The HP Z640 Tower Workstation delivers exceptional performance for demanding professional applications. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 processors, ample memory, and a dedicated NVIDIA Quadro graphics card, this renewed workstation is designed to handle complex tasks with ease.
- Processors: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6 Core
- Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: 1.2TB (2x 600GB SAS New HDD)
- Raid Card: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card
- Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro M4000 8GB
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this HP Z640 have two Xeon processors?
The dual Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 configuration provides 12 physical cores (24 threads total), delivering substantial parallel processing power for workloads like 3D rendering, simulation, video encoding, and other professional applications that scale across many cores.
What is SAS storage and how does it differ from standard SATA drives?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives are enterprise-grade storage designed for higher reliability, faster sustained throughput, and better performance under heavy workloads compared to consumer SATA drives. The two 600GB SAS drives in this Z640 provide 1.2TB of durable, high-performance storage.
What is the LSI 9217 RAID card used for in this workstation?
The LSI 9217 4i4e SAS/SATA RAID card manages the two SAS drives and can support RAID configurations for data redundancy or performance striping. It also provides additional internal and external SAS/SATA connectivity.
Is 8GB of RAM sufficient for a dual-Xeon workstation?
8GB is a modest amount for a workstation of this caliber. While adequate for lighter professional tasks, users running memory-intensive applications like 3D rendering or large datasets will likely want to upgrade — the Z640 supports significantly more RAM via its multiple DIMM slots.
What types of projects is the Quadro M4000 best suited for?
The NVIDIA Quadro M4000 with 8GB VRAM is a professional-grade GPU optimized for CAD, 3D modeling, video editing, and visualization applications. It provides certified driver support for software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Adobe Creative Suite.
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