QuickSpecs

QuickSpecs
HP Z420 Workstation
Overview
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operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will
vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See: http://www.intel.com/info/em64t
for more information.
Quad-Core, Six-Core, and Eight-Core technologies are designed to improve performance of
multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may
require appropriate operating system software for full benefits. Check with software provider to
determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of
these technologies.
Color
Jack Black
Convertibility
Yes. 5.25" drives rotate for Minitower or Desktop orientation.
Expansion Slots (see
system board section for
more details)
Slot 1 (top):
PCI Express Gen2 x4(1)*
Full-height, Full-length
Slot 2:
PCI Express Gen3 x 16
Full-height, Full-length (with extender)
Slot 3:
PCI Express Gen2 x 8(4)* with open-ended connector**
Full-height, Full-length (with extender)
Slot 4:
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
USB 2.0 ports available by three separate 2x5 headers. Each 2x5 header supports either one HP
Internal USB Port Kit (EM165AA) or one 14-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