HP Z420 Workstation Barebone Tower
Inclusive of VAT · Warranty included
HPE
Product Specification
| Brand | HPE |
| Product Type | Workstation Barebone Tower |
| Form Factor | Tower Workstation Chassis |
| CPU Support | Intel Xeon E5-1600 / 2600 v1 / v2 |
| CPU Socket | LGA2011 |
| Memory Support | DDR3 ECC Registered Memory |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Support | SATA and SAS |
| Platform | Professional Workstation Platform |
| Included Components | No CPU No RAM No Storage |
About This Product
Overview
The HP Z420 Workstation Barebone Tower is a professional workstation chassis built for users who want a solid starting point for a custom system. With support for Intel Xeon E5-1600 and E5-2600 v1/v2 processors, it is suited to builds that need a dependable platform for business, technical, or production-oriented workloads. The tower design offers a familiar workstation layout with room for expansion, making it a practical choice for IT teams, system builders, and organizations assembling purpose-built desktops. Because this is a barebone configuration, it does not include a CPU, RAM, or storage, allowing the buyer to select compatible components based on the intended use case. That flexibility can be valuable when matching hardware to specific performance needs or when reusing existing parts in a new build.
Performance & Scalability
Built around the LGA2011 socket and DDR3 ECC Registered memory support, the Z420 platform is designed to handle workstation-class components and stable operation. The combination of Xeon processor compatibility and ECC Registered memory support makes it a strong foundation for environments where reliability and consistent performance matter. PCIe 3.0 expansion slots provide room for add-in cards, which can be useful for graphics, storage, or other specialized hardware depending on the build requirements. This makes the system adaptable for a range of workstation tasks, from general productivity to more demanding professional applications. Since the chassis is sold without core components, it gives integrators and resellers the freedom to scale the configuration to the exact level needed without paying for parts that may not be required.
Storage Flexibility
The HP Z420 supports both SATA and SAS storage, giving builders more options when planning a workstation configuration. SATA support is useful for standard desktop drives and SSDs, while SAS compatibility can be beneficial in setups that require enterprise-oriented storage choices. This flexibility makes it easier to tailor the system for capacity, speed, or workflow preferences. Whether the goal is to build a general-purpose workstation or a more specialized system with multiple drives, the chassis provides a versatile base for storage planning. For buyers working with existing hardware inventories, the ability to support different storage types can simplify integration and help maximize component reuse.
Why Choose This Product?
The HP Z420 Workstation Barebone Tower is a sensible option for anyone looking for a professional workstation platform with room to customize. It combines Xeon processor support, ECC Registered memory compatibility, PCIe 3.0 expansion, and SATA/SAS storage support in a tower chassis that is well suited to custom builds. Because it is offered as a barebone unit, it is especially useful for users who already have compatible parts or want to choose each component individually. For IT departments, refurbishers, and workstation builders, this can help create a configuration that is aligned with budget, performance goals, and hardware availability. The result is a flexible workstation base designed for practical deployment and long-term use.
About this workstation barebone
HP Z420 workstation barebone tower, a refurbished single socket LGA2011 chassis for Xeon E5-1600 and E5-2600 v1 and v2 processors with DDR3 ECC memory. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
The HP Z420 is the single processor workstation of HP's DDR3 generation Z series. Its one LGA2011 socket takes an Intel Xeon E5-1600 v1 or v2 processor for clock speed or an E5-2600 v1 or v2 for cores, with eight DIMM slots for DDR3 ECC Registered memory, PCIe 3.0 slots for a full length graphics card, and SATA and SAS storage support. It is supplied with no CPU, no RAM and no storage.
The Z420 is the least expensive way to put a proper workstation with ECC memory and a certified graphics slot on a desk. Buyers in Qatar use this refurbished chassis for CAD seats, laboratory instruments, small render nodes and any role where a business desktop is not enough and a dual socket tower is more than needed. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock.
- Form factor
- Tower
- Socket
- 1 x LGA2011
- DIMM slots
- 8
- Memory
- DDR3 ECC RDIMM
- Storage
- SATA, SAS
Chassis and platform
The Z420 shares its tool-less chassis design with the larger Z series towers but on a single socket board with a 600 W class power supply. The platform below is the workstation as HP built it.
| Model | HP Z420 |
| Form factor | Tower workstation chassis |
| Platform | Professional workstation, single socket |
| CPU support | Intel Xeon E5-1600 or E5-2600 v1 or v2, LGA2011 |
| Memory support | DDR3 ECC Registered, 8 DIMM slots |
| Expansion | PCIe 3.0 slots |
| Storage support | SATA and SAS |
| Supplied configuration | No CPU, no RAM, no storage |
What you need to add
Processors and memory for the Z420 are DDR3 generation LGA2011 parts, the same as 12th generation servers use, and are inexpensive. The E5-1600 series is the natural workstation choice for its higher clock speeds.
- One Intel Xeon E5-1600 v1 or v2, or E5-2600 v1 or v2, processor with the Z420 heatsink
- DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs, four to fill every memory channel, eight to fill the chassis
- A professional graphics card in the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
- A SATA SSD for the operating system and SATA or SAS drives for data
- An operating system licence
v2 processors need Z420 system firmware from 2013 or later. DDR3 memory runs at up to 1600 MT/s with v1 and 1866 MT/s with v2 processors.
Part numbers and identification
HP identifies the platform by model name. Buyers search for "HP Z420", "Z420 workstation" and "Z420 barebone".
| SKU | HP Z420 Workstation Barebone Tower |
| Model | HP Z420 Workstation |
| Alias | Z420 |
Compatibility
Processors and memory are shared with the dual socket Z series of the same generation and with 12th generation servers; heatsink, power supply and carriers are Z420 parts.
| Processors | Intel Xeon E5-1600 v1 and v2, E5-2600 v1 and v2, LGA2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs, 240 pin, 1333 to 1866 MT/s |
| Graphics | PCIe 3.0 x16 professional cards |
| Storage | 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch SATA or SAS drives in HP carriers |
In the box
- The system as described in the specification
- All installed components listed in the specification
- Power cable or power adapter
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- Monitor, keyboard and mouse
- Operating system or software licences
- Drives, memory or cards not listed in the specification
If you need rails, a bezel or additional drives, ask on WhatsApp before ordering and we will quote them with the unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HP Z420 Workstation Barebone Tower include a CPU, RAM, or storage?
No. This barebone tower is listed with no CPU, no RAM, and no storage included.
Which processors are supported by this workstation chassis?
It supports Intel Xeon E5-1600 and E5-2600 v1/v2 processors with an LGA2011 socket.
What type of memory does the HP Z420 support?
The platform supports DDR3 ECC Registered memory.
Can this workstation be used with SATA and SAS drives?
Yes. The chassis supports both SATA and SAS storage options.
Is this a tower or rackmount system?
This product is a tower workstation chassis.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.