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HP Z8 G4 Workstation 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 512GB DDR4 512GB NVMe Quadro P2000
Dual 14-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 threads at 2.10 GHz, 512 GB DDR4, 512 GB NVMe, and a Quadro P2000 GPU in a 60 kg rackmount chassis with four 3.5" bays
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8160
- CPU Speed2.10GHz
- Number of CPU Cores14
- # of Processors Installed2
- 48-core Xeon power handles heavy rendering and simulation workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory keeps massive datasets and multitasking fluid
- 512 GB NVMe storage accelerates project loading and file access
- Quadro P2000 GPU drives professional CAD and multi-display workflows
- 4 × 3.5″ expansion bays provide room for additional storage growth
Built for professional workloads
The HP Z8 G4 is a rackmount workstation with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors delivering 48 cores at 2.10GHz. It ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe boot drive. The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU supports CAD, content creation and multi-display workflows. Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled for immediate deployment.
Upgrade path and capacity headroom
The platform supports a maximum of 1536GB of DDR4 memory, leaving room to triple the installed capacity as projects grow. Four 3.5-inch expansion bays provide additional local storage for large datasets or backup archives. The dual-socket design is already fully populated, so CPU upgrades would require a platform change rather than a simple processor swap.
Rack integration and system requirements
As a rackmount unit weighing 60, the workstation fits standard server cabinets and includes front-panel LEDs for power, Ethernet and USB status. The dedicated Quadro P2000 handles professional visual tasks, freeing the Xeon cores for compute-intensive engineering or data-analysis workloads. Buyers who need GPU-accelerated rendering beyond the P2000 class or more than four internal drive bays should plan for external expansion.
Highlights
- 48-core Xeon power handles heavy rendering and simulation workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory keeps massive datasets and multitasking fluid
- 512 GB NVMe storage accelerates project loading and file access
- Quadro P2000 GPU drives professional CAD and multi-display workflows
- 4 × 3.5″ expansion bays provide room for additional storage growth
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8160 |
| CPU Speed | 2.10GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 14 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1536GB |
| GPU Type | Dedicated |
| Expansion Bays | 4x 3.5" bays |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 60 |
Questions about this item
What rack space and bay sizes does this 60-unit workstation require?
It is a rackmount chassis with four 3.5-inch drive bays; verify your rack depth and rail kit compatibility before mounting.
How are the two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors installed, and what step is often missed?
Both CPUs must be seated in the matched LGA sockets with correct orientation; the common error is skipping the thermal-paste re-application when reseating a processor.
When the 512GB DDR4 memory reaches the 1536GB limit, what modules are needed for expansion?
Add DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs in matched sets per channel; mixing speeds will down-clock all channels to the slowest installed module.
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