This article provides detailed compatibility information for the HP Z6 G4 Workstation, covering supported CPU, RAM, and HDD/RAID configurations to optimise system performance and reliability.
CPU Compatibility
The HP Z6 G4 Workstation supports Xeon Scalable processors, up to the Platinum 8280 model. The system can accommodate one CPU on the motherboard and an additional CPU in an optional riser.
RAM Compatibility
The HP Z6 G4 Workstation supports a range of DDR4 memory configurations for optimal performance, including ECC Registered DIMMs and NVDIMM options. Below are the supported memory configurations and specifications:
| Memory | SL Processor | CL Processor | Factory Configured | Option Kit | Option Kit Part Number | Support Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4-2666 ECC Registered DIMMs | ||||||
| 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4-2666 ECC Reg Memory | Y | N | Y | Y | 1XD84AA | 1, 2 |
| 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4-2666 ECC Reg Memory | Y | N | N | Y | 1XD85AA | 1, 2 |
| 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4-2666 ECC Reg Memory | Y | N | N | Y | 1XD86AA | 1, 2 |
| DDR4-2933 ECC Registered DIMMs | ||||||
| 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4-2933 ECC Reg Memory | Y | Y | Y | Y | 5YZ56AA | 1, 2 |
| 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4-2933 ECC Reg Memory | N | Y | N | Y | 5YZ54AA | 1, 2 |
| 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4-2933 ECC Reg Memory | N | Y | N | Y | 5YZ55AA | 1, 2 |
| 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4-2933 ECC Reg Memory | N | Y | N | Y | 5YZ57AA | 1, 2 |
SL Processor: Refers to Intel® Skylake processors sold under the Intel® Xeon® SP: Platinum 8100, Gold 6100, Gold 5100, Silver 4100, and Bronze 3100 families.
CL Processor: Refers to Intel® Cascade Lake processors sold under the Intel® Xeon® SP: Platinum 8200, Gold 6200, Gold 5200, Silver 4200, and Bronze 3200 families.
NVDIMM Memory| Memory | Factory Configured | Option Kit | Option Kit Part Number | Support Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) | ||||
| 128GB (1x128GB) DC Persistent Memory Module | Y | Y | 9NH78AA | 1 |
| 256GB (2x128GB) DC Persistent Memory Configuration | Y | N | - | 1 |
| 512GB (4x128GB) DC Persistent Memory Configuration | Y | Y | - | 1, 2 |
Z6 G4 configurations that include a 2nd CPU require the HP Z6 Memory Cooling Solution, which is available both CTO (2JA81AV) and AMO (2HW44AA).
Z6 G4 configurations that include greater than 32GB total system memory require the HP Z6 Memory Cooling Solution, which is available both CTO (2JA81AV) and AMO (2HW44AA).
For 3 DIMM per CPU configurations, load DIMMs in CPUx-DIMM1, CPUx-DIMM2, and CPUx-DIMM3.
HDD/RAID Compatibility
The HP Z6 G4 Workstation offers the following RAID support configurations:
- On-board RAID Support for SATA RAID 0 (Striped Array), SATA RAID 1 (Mirrored Array), SATA RAID 5 (Striped/Parity), and SATA RAID 10 (Striped/Mirrored).
Storage Bays:
- 2 internal 3.5" bays (with acoustic dampening drive carriers pre-installed).
- Optional 2.5" adapter available.
- 2 external 5.25" bays.
- 3rd and 4th 3.5" HDDs each occupy one external bay.
- 3rd and 4th 2.5" HDD/SSDs occupy a single external bay within a 2:1 carrier.
| SAS Controller | Factory Configured | Option Kit | Option Kit Part Number | Support Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSemi SmartHBA2100-4i4e SAS Controller | Y | Y | 1FV90AA |