Our highest-performing Intel Xeon processor-based workstation, the HP xw8400 meets your most demanding computational and visualization needs. Based on revolutionary new Quad-Core technology, the HP xw8400 Workstation offers a full range of the latest professional graphics, the OS that best fits your requirements and the reliability assured by HP’s close partnering with a wide variety of hardware and software vendors. Delivered in our innovative tool-less chassis, the HP xw8400 is the ultimate in Intel dual-core performance and easy expandability.
Features
Access to the latest technology
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The HP xw8400 delivers new processor technology, supporting both the Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5300 Series or the Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5100 Series for the highest performance and greatest expandability in an Intel-based personal workstation. Intel's 5000X supports 1333 MHz dual system bus, and a 4 channel 667 MHz Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) memory subsystem.
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the Intel Xeon Processor 5100 Series and 5000 Series.
Expandability
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The HP xw8400 delivers the capacity to handle large and complex data sets. The HP xw8400 can achieve configurations supporting applications that take advantage of large amounts of memory to better accommodate our evolving 64-bit world.
Advanced high-performance visualization
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The HP Leadership Graphics Program offers an extensive variety of tested and certified graphics cards. From professional 2D through high-end 3D graphics, the HP xw8400 has the graphics choice to deliver the visual accuracy and image clarity your job demands.
ISV certifications
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Strong relationships with application providers and graphics card vendors provide certified, industry-standard, optimal solutions you can depend on for reliable, more secure solutions that are easier to deploy. HP employees are on site at major ISVs to assist during software and product development and to troubleshoot and optimize solutions before release.
*Application Certifications are being done on the HP xw8400 with Intel Xeon Processor 5100 Sequence only.
HP Engineering
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The HP xw8400 features an expandable, rackable and easily serviceable and upgradeable metal chassis with tool-less access. Acoustic dampening hard drive rails minimize transmission of vibration from the hard drives into the chassis, reducing system acoustics while protecting the hard drives from vibrations outside the system.
HP Workstations are personal
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The HP xw8400 reduces work environment noise with an advanced, quiet circuitry that allows the fans to run quieter at lower speeds when the system is idle or running low-power applications, while retaining the ability to accommodate high-power applications and configurations.
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The HP xw8400 comes with HP Cool Tools providing convenient links to HP web pages that can help streamline implementation. HP Remote Graphics Software (sold separately) is available for remote access of 3D graphics performance via conventional TCP I/P.
*Except where noted, all prices are estimated U.S. HP prices. Actual prices from
other locations or websites may vary.
** Leasing information, where displayed, is for a 48-month lease. Call 1-800-888-5858 to talk to a representative about leasing options to meet your needs. Shipping and tax not included. Details
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