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Silver rackmount workstation with front power and status LEDs

HP

HP Z8 G4 workstation 2x Xeon Gold 6132 128GB DDR4 512GB NVMe Quadro P2000

SKU CH-HNR8-7FM30

Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6132 CPUs deliver 28 total cores with 128GB DDR4 memory, 512GB NVMe storage and Quadro P2000 graphics for professional CAD and rendering workloads

  • ProcessorGold 6132
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count18
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • 28-core dual Xeon Gold 6132 delivers responsive performance for design and engineering
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory enables smooth multitasking on large professional projects
  • 512 GB NVMe storage provides quick access to applications and project files
  • NVIDIA Quadro P2000 graphics supports CAD, rendering and multi-display setups
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for immediate out-of-box setup

Dual 28-Core Xeon Workstation

The HP Z8 G4 is a rackmount workstation equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6132 processors running at 2.60GHz. Each CPU provides 18 cores, giving a total of 28 cores for parallel workloads. The system ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB NVMe drive. Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled.

Suited For Professional Visual Work

This configuration targets engineers, designers and content creators who need responsive performance for CAD, rendering and multi-display setups. The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 GPU supports professional visual applications out of the box. Buyers who require more than 1536GB of memory capacity or more than four 3.5-inch drive bays should consider alternative platforms.

28-Core Scaling Limit

The platform supports a maximum of two processors, fixing the peak core count at 28 across both sockets. Memory can be expanded from the installed 128GB up to 1536GB using DDR4 modules. The four 3.5-inch expansion bays set the internal storage device limit.

How it compares

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Price $1,345.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,387 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 18
Lower than about 63% of the 1,207 comparable items (median 24).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorGold 6132
Processor core count18
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1536 GB
Storage
Drive bays4x 3.5 in bays
Graphics
Graphics chipDedicated
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

How do I install the two Xeon Gold 6132 processors and 128GB DDR4 memory, and what step is often missed?

Both CPU sockets are populated at the factory; the step people miss is confirming the memory population follows the quad-channel layout shown in the service guide so all 128GB run at full bandwidth.

What maintenance or replacement will the 512GB NVMe drive and Quadro P2000 need later?

The NVMe drive has a finite write endurance and should be replaced when SMART health drops below the vendor threshold; the Quadro P2000 may require a driver update or card swap if future applications demand more than its 5GB frame buffer.

What limit appears first when the 28 cores run at 2.60GHz under sustained load?

The 60 kg chassis relies on its dual-processor thermal solution; prolonged full-load work will hit the cooling capacity before either CPU reaches its thermal throttle point.

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