HP Z840 Workstation Series User Guide

3 Setting up the workstation
This chapter describes how to set up your workstation.
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Ensuring proper ventilation
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Setup procedures
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Adding monitors
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Installing optional components
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Security
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Product recycling
Ensuring proper ventilation
Proper ventilation for the system is important for workstation operation. Follow these guidelines:
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Operate the workstation on a sturdy, level surface.
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Provide at least 15.24 cm (6.00 in) of clearance at the front and back of the workstation. (This is the
minimum distance for all workstation models.)
NOTE: Your workstation may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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Ensure that the ambient air temperature falls within the specifications listed in
Environmental
specifications on page 11.
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HP Z840 Workstation Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel C612
Memory Slots	16 DIMM slots
Processor	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 series
Storage	Supports SATA, SAS, and SSD
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro and AMD FirePro options
Expansion Slots	7 PCIe slots
Power Supply	1125W 90% efficient
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro 64, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
Ports	USB 3.0, USB 2.0