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HP Z640-2P26903-48G-9217-4I4E-2T-n3105 Tower Server Xeon 48GB (Renewed)
Dual Xeon E5-2690 V3 tower with 48GB RAM and 2TB enterprise SSD storage — serious renewed hardware for compute-heavy workloads.
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Overview
High-Performance Computing for Demanding Workloads
The HP Z640 Tower Server delivers exceptional performance and reliability for professional applications. Featuring dual Intel Xeon processors, ample memory, and enterprise-grade storage, this server is designed to handle demanding workloads.
- Processor: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 2.6GHz 12 Core
- Memory: 48GB DDR4 RAM
- Raid Card: LSI 9217 4i4e SAS SATA Raid Card
- Storage: 2TB (2x NEW 1TB SSD ENTERPRISE)
- Graphics: NVS 310 512MB
- Power Supply: 925W PSU
- Operating System: Windows 10 PRO
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual 12-core Xeon E5-2690 V3 processors deliver 24 cores and 48 threads of compute power
- 2TB of brand-new enterprise SSD storage provides fast and reliable read/write performance
- 48GB DDR4 RAM supports demanding applications and virtualization workloads
- LSI 9217 RAID card enables flexible drive configurations for redundancy or performance
- 925W power supply provides ample headroom for the dual-processor configuration and peripherals
👎 Cons
- 48GB RAM is moderate for a dual-Xeon system and may need upgrading for heavy virtualization
- NVS 310 graphics card with 512MB is very basic and unsuitable for any GPU-intensive tasks
- The tower chassis is large and heavy, requiring significant physical space
- Xeon E5-2690 V3 is a Haswell-era processor with higher power consumption than current alternatives
- Ships with Windows 10 Pro, which may need upgrading and is not a server-oriented operating system
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the processor specs in this HP Z640?
It features two Intel Xeon E5-2690 V3 processors, each with 12 cores running at 2.6 GHz, providing a combined 24 cores and 48 threads for highly parallel workloads.
What kind of storage does this Z640 include?
It comes with 2TB of total storage provided by two new 1TB enterprise-grade SSDs, which offer both speed and reliability over traditional hard drives.
What is the LSI 9217 4i4e RAID card used for?
The LSI 9217 is a SAS/SATA RAID controller that supports both internal and external drive connections, enabling RAID configurations for data redundancy or performance striping across the enterprise SSDs.
Is this unit suitable for use as an actual server?
While it is classified as a workstation, the dual Xeon processors, ECC RAM support, enterprise storage, and 925W power supply make it capable of handling server-type workloads such as virtualization, databases, and development environments.
What does "Renewed" mean for this HP Z640?
The unit has been professionally tested and restored to full working order. It may have minor cosmetic signs of previous use but meets functional performance standards.
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