SATA Hard drive Operating (random
SATA Hard drive Operating (randomSATA Hard drive Operating (random
SATA Hard drive Operating (random
reads)
reads)reads)
reads)
4.9
31
Floppy Drive Operating (continuous
Floppy Drive Operating (continuousFloppy Drive Operating (continuous
Floppy Drive Operating (continuous
copy)
copy)copy)
copy)
4.9
31
DVD-ROM Operating (sequential reads)
DVD-ROM Operating (sequential reads)DVD-ROM Operating (sequential reads)
DVD-ROM Operating (sequential reads)
5.2
36
Physical Security and Serviceability
Physical Security and ServiceabilityPhysical Security and Serviceability
Physical Security and Serviceability
Access Panel
Access PanelAccess Panel
Access Panel
Tool-less, one-handed
Optical Drive
Optical DriveOptical Drive
Optical Drive
Tool-less
Floppy Drive
Floppy DriveFloppy Drive
Floppy Drive
Drive requires screws to attach to bracket, once attached to mounting bracket, it latches tool-lessly to
chassis
Hard Drives
Hard DrivesHard Drives
Hard Drives
Tool-less
Expansion Cards
Expansion CardsExpansion Cards
Expansion Cards
Tool-less
Green User Touch Points
Green User Touch PointsGreen User Touch Points
Green User Touch Points
Yes, on tool-free internal chassis mechanisms
Color-coordinated Cables
Color-coordinated CablesColor-coordinated Cables
Color-coordinated Cables
and Connectors
and Connectorsand Connectors
and Connectors
Yes
Memory
MemoryMemory
Memory
Tool-less, can be upgraded without removing any internal components
Restore CD Set
Restore CD SetRestore CD Set
Restore CD Set
Restores the computer to its original factory shipping image - Can be obtained via HP Support
Dual Function Front
Dual Function FrontDual Function Front
Dual Function Front
Power Switch
Power SwitchPower Switch
Power Switch
Causes a fail-safe power off when held for 4 seconds
Padlock Support
Padlock SupportPadlock Support
Padlock Support
Prevents entire system theft and discourages access panel removal. 7mm diameter padlock loop at rear
of system. (optional)
Cable Lock Support
Cable Lock SupportCable Lock Support
Cable Lock Support
Kensington Cable Lock: Prevents entire system theft only. 3mm x 7mm slot at rear of system (optional)
Universal Chassis Clamp
Universal Chassis ClampUniversal Chassis Clamp
Universal Chassis Clamp
Lock Support
Lock SupportLock Support
Lock Support
The version without a cable discourages access panel removal and prevents theft of IO devices. The
version with a cable additionally prevents entire system theft and allows multiple systems to be secured
with a single cable. (optional)
Serial, Parallel, USB,
Serial, Parallel, USB,Serial, Parallel, USB,
Serial, Parallel, USB,
Audio, Network,
Audio, Network,Audio, Network,
Audio, Network,
Enable/Disable Port
Enable/Disable PortEnable/Disable Port
Enable/Disable Port
Control
ControlControl
Control
Enables or disables serial, parallel, USB, audio, SAS and network ports
Removable Media
Removable MediaRemovable Media
Removable Media
Write/Boot Control
Write/Boot ControlWrite/Boot Control
Write/Boot Control
Prevents ability to boot from removable media on supported devices (and can disable writes to media)
Power-On Password
Power-On PasswordPower-On Password
Power-On Password
Prevents an unauthorized person from booting up the workstation
Setup Password
Setup PasswordSetup Password
Setup Password
Prevents an unauthorized person from changing the workstation configuration
CPUs and Heatsinks
CPUs and HeatsinksCPUs and Heatsinks
CPUs and Heatsinks
A torx driver is needed to remove the CPU heatsink before the CPU can be removed. CPU removal is
tool-less
OS CD
OS CD OS CD
OS CD
(Restore OS CD)
Restores computer to its original factory shipping Operating System - No recovery CDs will ship with
Windows XP, Vista or Linux - an ISO image will be available on an HD partition.
ASF 2.0 support
ASF 2.0 supportASF 2.0 support
ASF 2.0 support
(Alert
Standard Format)
Industry-standard specification for network alerting in operating system-absent environments
Power Supply Fans
Power Supply FansPower Supply Fans
Power Supply Fans
92 mm x 32 mm
CPU Heatsink Fan(s)
CPU Heatsink Fan(s)CPU Heatsink Fan(s)
CPU Heatsink Fan(s)
80 mm x 15 mm (single or dual)
Chassis Fans
Chassis FansChassis Fans
Chassis Fans
One 120 mm x 25 mm
Memory Fans
Memory FansMemory Fans
Memory Fans
92 mm x 25 mm (for systems without memory risers)
QuickSpecs
HP xw8600 Workstation
HP xw8600 WorkstationHP xw8600 Workstation
HP xw8600 Workstation
System Technical Specifications
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