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[ IDENTIFIED ENCLOSURE // HP Z840 DUAL-SOCKET WORKSTATION (QUICKSPECS C04400011) ]

HP Z840 Workstation Chassis

444 × 203 × 520 mm (H × W × D), rackable minitower. Check workstation orientation and rack kit; the case is not a standard desktop tower blank.

Original local schematic of HP Z840 Workstation Chassis; not a photograph or scale drawing
MODEL-SPECIFIC LINE SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

REVISION / FIT CAVEAT: Z840 differs from Z820/Z8 G4 and later Z8 G5. Product number, CPU/PSU options and QuickSpecs revision identify the cooling and slot configuration.

Model-specific mechanical record

Catalog leafProfessional workstation enclosures
Identity / generationHP Z840 dual-socket workstation (QuickSpecs c04400011)
Dimensions / clearance444 × 203 × 520 mm (H × W × D), rackable minitower. Check workstation orientation and rack kit; the case is not a standard desktop tower blank.
Drive bays / mountsTwo external 5.25-inch bays, four internal 3.5-inch positions and one slimline optical position in the published layout; options can replace bay hardware.
Board / chassis compatibilityHP-specific dual-socket board, PSU, airflow shroud and tool-less retention. PCIe card support depends on risers, CPU population and PSU; do not assume ATX tray compatibility.
Revision identificationZ840 differs from Z820/Z8 G4 and later Z8 G5. Product number, CPU/PSU options and QuickSpecs revision identify the cooling and slot configuration.

Compatibility and preservation

HP-specific dual-socket board, PSU, airflow shroud and tool-less retention. PCIe card support depends on risers, CPU population and PSU; do not assume ATX tray compatibility.

Keep the airflow guide, fan modules, memory cooling parts and tool-less retention arms. Disconnect AC and follow HP service procedure before removing PSU or board.

Before transfer or restoration, photograph the complete model label, assembly/board revisions, bay/backplane identifiers and included accessories. Measure the actual specimen when planning installation or shipping; nominal envelope figures may exclude protruding feet, rails, doors or cables.

Manufacturer manuals and archival sources

  1. HP Z840 Workstation manuals — HP SupportModel-specific manufacturer specification, service manual, or technical reference used for the listed dimensions and mechanical configuration.
  2. HP Z840 QuickSpecs/specifications — HP SupportSupplemental model documentation or institutional/technical archival record; use the exact product code and manual revision for a specimen.

Listings distinguish base configuration from optional drive, PSU, fan, rack and accessory kits. Do not combine maximum capacities if cages or components occupy the same volume.