Certified by Avid and built to fuel the creativity of those who reimagine our world, the VR-ready Z8 G4 Series Tower Workstation from HP has been designed to run complex simulations, process huge amounts of data, edit 8K video in real time, edge-computing environments, and other intensive tasks. Its exterior provides tool-free access to a modular interior, and strategically placed vents and ducts throughout the system help streamline airflow for quiet performance. The system is powered by dual 2.3 GHz Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors armed with 12 cores on each CPU, for a total of 24 cores. There is also 16.5MB of L3 cache per processor, for a total of 33MB. These processors, cores, and cache will allow you to run multiple applications simultaneously and provide significant performance gains when running multi-threaded tasks. If you need more power, the CPU can deliver extra performance by increasing the clock speed up to 3.2 GHz utilizing Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 technology.
The 64GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 ECC Registered RAM comes in an 8 x 8GB configuration, allowing the computer to run multiple applications simultaneously and to quickly access frequently used files and programs. As this RAM features ECC technology, it is able to help detect and correct the most common kinds of internal data corruption. This RAM is also registered, and registered memory modules, also known as buffered memory modules, place less electrical load on the memory controller and allow single systems to remain stable with more memory modules than they would have otherwise.
For long-term storage of your files, this system is equipped with a 512GB SATA SSD. If you want to add external storage drives, optical drives, printers, memory card readers, or other peripherals, the Z8 G4 features ten 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports (four front and six rear), one of which doubles as a charging port. There is also one serial port and two PS/2 ports. For users who wish to add additional components to the drive bays, the Z8 G4 features four internal 3.5" drive bays that support 2.5" drives using adapters, and two external 5.25" drive bays.
The dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P4000 graphics card has 8GB of GDDR5 RAM and delivers a sharp, clear picture while allowing for four simultaneous displays to be used via its four DisplayPort 1.4 outputs at resolutions up to 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz or 4096 x 2160 @ 120 Hz. Whether you are listening to music, watching a movie, or playing a game, the integrated Realtek HD ALC221 audio controller outputs high-definition audio and delivers higher fidelity than standard audio controllers. Network connectivity is achieved using dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, and HP's Slim DVD Writer can be used to read from and write to optical media.
The Z8 G4 Series Tower Workstation includes a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and a power cord. The installed operating system is Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit).
B&H Photo is an authorized HP reseller with professional in-house technicians available for upgrades & installations on these workstations and laptops. Built with power and speed in mind, the Z Series is designed to enhance audio and video post-production workflows and more. Each HP Z series workstation or laptop features a range of top-tier processors and large RAM loadouts. The workstations are built with graphics flexibility in mind as well so that the end consumer can configure the graphics options to their needs, and each unit includes a 3/3/3 warranty - 3 years limited warranty for parts, 3 years limited warranty for labor, and 3 years of repairs performed at customer site for those parts not eligible for Customer Self Repair (CSR). For 24/7 customer service, please call 1-800-334-5144.
The chassis is designed to maximize fresh air inlet to the system, and direct cool air where it's needed. The CPU and memory ducting has a design to help maximize fresh air inlet to both the memory and CPU, and keeps the memory airflow separated from the CPU airflow. The memory ducting has a patent-pending multi-channel design that directs cooler air from the inlet to both the front and rear DIMM banks, as well as to separate segments along the length of the DIMMs. The zone between the front and rear CPUs is divided by a baffle to direct fresh air to both CPUs and prevent preheated exhaust air from the front CPU cooler from entering the rear CPU cooler.
Slot 1
PCIe Gen3 x4 (transforms to PCIe Gen3 x8 when a second CPU is installed)
Slot 2
PCIe Gen3 x16
Slot 3
PCIe Gen3 x16 (available only when a second CPU is installed)
Slot 4
PCIe Gen3 x16
Slot 5
PCIe Gen3 x4
Slot 6
PCIe Gen3 x16 (available only when a second CPU is installed)
Slot 7
PCIe Gen3 x4
Note: The PCIe x4 and PCIe x8 connectors are all open ended, allowing a PCIe x16 card to be seated in the slot
PCIe Gen3 x8 (always available, for M.2 storage)
Internal Slot 2 (CPU 2)
PCIe Gen3 x8 (available only when a second CPU is installed, for M.2 storage)
2 USB 2.0 ports available with a single 2x5 header
1 USB 2.0 port available with a 1x6 header
1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 port available with a 2x6 header
Note: The 2x5 header can be converted to a standard USB 2.0 Type-A port using HP's Internal USB Bus Port Kit, which uses half of the 2x5 header. The 1x6 header can be converted to USB 2.0 Type-A using the same kit and uses 5 pin positions on the header, and the 2x6 header can also be converted to USB 2.0 Type-A using the same kit, which takes up half of the 2x6 header. Additionally, the USB 3.0 header is available with a single 20-pin shrouded connector for a USB media card reader.