Hard Drives; Handling Hard Drives; Memory; Supported Dimm Configurations - HP Z1 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drives

To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer
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Setup (F10) Utility.
The workstation supports SATA hard drives or mSATA devices.
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● The workstation requires one of the following supported carriers:
◦ 671193-001 supports one 3.5-in hard drive
671192-001 supports one or two 2.5-in hard drives or solid-state drives
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● Combining a 2.5-in hard drive and 3.5-in hard drive is not possible.
● No cable adapters are required for any hard drives. The cables necessary for all hard drive configurations
are included in the base system and automatically "blind mate" or "direct connect" to the drive(s) when
installed.
● The workstation supports mSATA devices in the Mini PCIe/mSATA slots.

Handling hard drives

CAUTION:
computer or drive.
● Do not remove hard drives from the shipping package for storage. Keep hard drives in their protective
packaging until they are mounted in the computer.
● Always shut down the operating system, turn off the power, and unplug the power cord. Never remove a
drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, be sure that you discharge static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
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touching the connector.
Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it from any height.
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● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
● Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
● If you must mail a drive, use a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package
"Fragile: Handle With Care."

Memory

Supported DIMM configurations

The HP Z1 G2 Workstation has 4 DIMM slots and supports up to 32 GB ECC or 16 GB non-ECC unbuffered DDR3
1866 MHz memory.
NOTE: Mirroring and DIMM sparing are not supported.
● Four DIMM slots
● Maximum capacity: 32 GB
Error checking and correcting (ECC) and non-ECC DIMMs only.
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Take proper precautions when handling hard drives to prevent loss of work and damage to the