HP Z840 Workstation - Designing the experience; Quiet and reliable; Designed with the environment in mind

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Technical white paper | HP Z840 Workstation
Designing the experience
HP Workstations have long represented industry leadership in designing for the best user experience. With
groundbreaking innovations in tool-free design, the HP Z840 continues to make servicing a snap. Whether it is adding
hard drives, expanding memory, or upgrading graphics capabilities—the HP Z840 provides tool-free access to most
internal components.
Due to the tool-free ease of use, HP understands system and component security may be a concern; therefore, several
security features have been incorporated. The side access panel key lock and a security slot are included standard, and a
system intrusion switch is available as an optional accessory.
Quiet and reliable
Acoustic performance is essential to HP and our customers because a noisy environment increases user fatigue and
reduces productivity. HP continues to innovate and lead in the area of thermal and acoustic management and eciency.
As with all our workstations, the HP Z840 hard drives are mechanically isolated to reduce vibration and noise—
improving the customer experience.
In order to address the ever-increasing demand for power, the HP Z840 has taken a comprehensive approach to
maintaining thermal performance. With internal fans distributed throughout the system, airow is targeted at the
high power-density components. HP’s advanced algorithms control fan speeds instantaneously based on system
conguration and workload, providing users with industry-leading acoustics and uncompromising reliability and
performance.
While acoustic and thermal performance is paramount, it is also important that the HP Z840 operates dependably
under extreme workloads and in harsh environments. Rigorous climatic and dynamic testing helps to ensure that
HP Workstations are highly reliable in a wide variety of demanding conditions, while delivering uncompromising
performance. The HP Z840 is designed to withstand severe shock events and high vibration environments.
Designed with the environment in mind
HP is committed to environmental sustainability and energy eciency. To reduce energy consumption, HP oers ENERGY
STAR® qualied workstation congurations and the HP Z840 features a 90% ecient power supply. The HP Workstation
design team has taken a proactive approach (beyond just industry regulations) to recyclability and selecting materials
that reduce the risk to the environment. HP Z840 congurations are available with low-halogen materials.
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