QuickSpecs

NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,
provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID.
Please visit
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf for RAID
capabilities with Linux.
Integrated SAS RAID
Integrated SAS RAIDIntegrated SAS RAID
Integrated SAS RAID RAID 0, 1, 10
Support one RAID array with 2-4 drives
Supports two RAID arrays with 2 drives each
RAID 0 Configuration - Striped Array
RAID 1 Configuration - Mirrored Array
RAID 10 Configuration - Stripe of Mirrors
External RAID arrays possible
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,
provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID.
Please visit
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf for RAID
capabilities with Linux.
SAS/SATA Connectors
SAS/SATA ConnectorsSAS/SATA Connectors
SAS/SATA Connectors 6 SATA only connectors
4 SAS connectors
IEEE 1394 Connectors
IEEE 1394 ConnectorsIEEE 1394 Connectors
IEEE 1394 Connectors 1 IEEE 1394b rear connector, 1 IEEE 1394a header for front connector (Not supported in Linux)
USB 2.0 Connectors
USB 2.0 ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Connectors
USB 2.0 Connectors 8 total: 5 rear, 2 on header for front connectors, 1 internal
Power Supply Headers
Power Supply HeadersPower Supply Headers
Power Supply Headers Yes
Power Switch, Power LED
Power Switch, Power LEDPower Switch, Power LED
Power Switch, Power LED
& Hard Drive LED Header
& Hard Drive LED Header& Hard Drive LED Header
& Hard Drive LED Header
Yes (2x12 connector, 2x2 aux connector, 2x4 CPU connector)
Password Clear Header
Password Clear HeaderPassword Clear Header
Password Clear Header Yes
Cooling
CoolingCooling
Cooling
Cooling Solutions
Supported
Yes
Power Supply Fan 92 mm x 32 mm
Memory Fan 80 mm x 25 mm
Processor Fan-Heatsink 80 mm x 15 mm
Chassis Fan (rear) One 120 mm x 25 mm
Optional Front PCI fan 80 mm x 25 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments
Optional Rear PCI fan 70 mm x 15 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments
QuickSpecs
HP xw8400 Workstation
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Technical Specifications
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