HP Z420

PCI Express Gen3 x8 with open-ended connector**
Full-height, Full-length (with extender)
Slot 5:
PCI Express Gen3 x16
Full-height, Full-length (with extender)
Slot 6:
PCI 32bit/33MHz
Full-height, Full-length (with extender)
* x<number> = number of lanes or size of the physical/mechanical connector.
(number) = number of lanes supported electrically. Typically communicated as x# mechanical,
x(#)electrical.
** open-ended connector allows a greater bandwidth (e.g. x16) card to be installed physically into a lower
bandwidth connector/slot.
Expansion Bays (see
storage section for more
details)
3 internal 3.5" bays (with acoustic dampening rail assemblies pre-installed)
3 external 5.25" bays
(4th HDD occupies one external bay)
Top and Middle 5.25" bay device depth limit: 206mm (8.11 inches)
Bottom 5.25" bay device depth limit: 173mm (6.81 inches)
Front I/O 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394a standard, 1 Headphone,1 Microphone
Internal I/O 6 USB 2.0 ports available by three separate 2x5 headers. Each 2x5 header supports either one HP Internal
USB Port Kit (EM165AA) or one 22-in-1 Media Card Reader.
Rear I/O 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0,1 IEEE 1394a port, 2 PS/2, RJ-45 (NIC), 1 Audio Line-In, 1 Audio Line-Out, 1
Microphone.
Serial supported with optional connector on PCI bracket cabled to system board connector
Interfaces Supported 22-in-1 Media Card Reader (optional)
6-channel SATA interface (2 @ 6.0 Gb/s, 4 @ 3.0 Gb/s). 6 channels are eSATA configurable for use with
eSATA CTO/AMO Kit.
USB 2.0, USB 3.0, IEEE 1394a interface
Chassis Dimensions
(HxWxD)
Standard minitower orientation: 44.76 x 17.78 x 44.52 cm (17.6 x 7.0 x 17.5 in)
Converted desktop orientation: 17.9 x 44.76 x 44.52 cm (7.0 x 17.6 x 17.5 in)
Weight Exact weights depend upon configuration.
Minimum: 12.5kg (27.5 lbs)
Standard: 13.2kg (29.2 lbs)
Maximum: 17.7kg (39 lbs)
Temperature Operating: 5° to 35°C (40° to 95°F)
Non-operating -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Humidity Operating: 8% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating 8% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Maximum Altitude (non-
pressurized)
Operating: 3,048m (10,000ft)
Non-operating 9,144m (30,000ft)
Power Supply 600 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 90% Efficient
The Z420 600W power supply efficiency report can be found at this link:
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/HEWLETT PACKARD_623193-001_ECOS 2619
1_600W_Report.pdf
QuickSpecs
HP Z420 Workstation
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