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HP Z640 User Manual

HP Z640
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Redene versatility and exibility. Expand your capabilities with HPs Z640
Workstation oering powerful performance, whisper-quiet computing, and
tool-less access in a compact design.
Table of contents
Chassis and system highlights ......................................................................................................................................... 2
System architecture ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
I/O slot optimizations .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Storage congurations and RAID ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Memory congurations and optimization..................................................................................................................... 18
New UEFI BIOS and features/legacy support ...................................................................................................................23
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HP Z640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase72.1 °C
Bus typeQPI
SteppingR2
Processor cache20 MB
Processor cores8
Processor modelE5-2630V3
System bus rate8 GT/s
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3
Processor threads16
Processor codenameHaswell
Number of QPI links2
Processor frequency2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor boost frequency3.2 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W
Number of processors installed1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes40
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1600, 1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)59 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB
Memory slots4x DIMM
Internal memory16 GB
Memory clock speed2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB
SSD capacityThe Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interfacePCI Express
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
Card reader integratedNo
Total storage capacity256 GB
Discrete graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card-
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® Quadro® K4200
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
Chassis typeTower
Product colorBlack
Country of originChina
Placement supportedVertical
Product typeWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C612
Power supply925 W
HP segmentBusiness
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedWindows 8.1 Pro
Scalability2S
Processor codeSR206
Processor ARK ID83356
Processor package size52.5 x 45 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.00
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.00
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth464.8 mm
Width175 mm
Height444.5 mm
Weight1500 g

Summary

Chassis and System Highlights

Mobility and Flexibility

Integrated handles, landing pad, modular design for deployment.

Interior Design

Streamlined, organized interior with green touchpoints for component access and airflow.

Core Features and Design Principles

Tool-Free Design and Access

Easy component access and upgrades without tools, including direct-connect hard drives.

Quiet, Reliable, and Secure Operation

Focus on quiet acoustics, reliability, security features, and environmental design.

Environmental Design

Focus on energy efficiency (ENERGY STAR) and recyclability with low-halogen materials.

System Architecture and Technologies

Processor and Memory Architecture

Intel C612 chipset, Xeon E5 v3 processors, DDR4 memory, AVX2, and AES-NI support.

Intel® Active Management Technology

New features for Intel AMT 9.1, including network control and graceful shutdown.

Connectivity and I/O

USB 3.0 and Charging

Integrated USB 3.0 controller and a dedicated port for fast device charging.

Thunderbolt™ 2 Technology

Optional Thunderbolt 2 support via PCIe card for high-speed data transfer and display output.

Internal and External I/O Ports

Details PCIe slots, USB connectors, Ethernet, and audio ports for system expansion.

Storage and RAID Configurations

SATA Controllers and RAID Levels

Two controllers supporting 6 Gb/s SATA drives and various RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10).

SATA Emulation and TRIM Support

Explains SATA emulation modes (RAID, AHCI, IDE) and TRIM support for SSDs in RAID.

Creating RAID Arrays

Steps for creating RAID arrays via OROM, UEFI driver, DOS/EFI shell, or Windows CLI/GUI.

Memory Configuration and Optimization

Supported Memory Modules

Lists supported DDR4 Registered and Load Reduced DIMMs, and unsupported types.

Platform Memory Capabilities

Details max capacity, socket count, speed support, and NUMA modes for memory.

Optimal Memory Configurations and Loading Rules

Tables for optimal DIMM placement and rules for loading memory modules.

BIOS and System Setup

New UEFI BIOS Features and Tools

Discusses the M60 BIOS core, UEFI compatibility, and new BIOS configuration/update tools.

Computer Setup Interface and Boot Modes

Covers the graphical setup, language options, and UEFI/legacy boot settings.

NVMe and Network BIOS Updates

Details native NVMe support and the ability to perform network BIOS updates.

Performance Tuning and System Settings

Performance Considerations

Advice on power settings, SSD caching, and RSTe write-back cache for performance.

Processor Snoop Modes

Explanation of the four processor snoop modes supported by the Xeon E5 v3 processor.

Security Defaults and Secure Boot

Covers security defaults in BIOS and the updated Secure Boot key exchange.

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