QuickSpecs

HP xw8200 Workstation

Technical Specifications - Graphics

ATI FireGL V5100

PCI-Express Graphics

Controller

NVIDIA Quadro FX

3450 Graphics

Controller

Form Factor

ATX

Graphics Controller

RV423

Bus Type

PCI-Express x16

Memory

128 MB 350MHz DDR unified frame buffer, Z-buffer and Texture storage

Connectors

2 DVI-I analog/digital monitor outputs, 1 3-pin Mini DIN stereo output

Multi-monitor support

Dual integrated display controllers supporting up to two analog displays

 

at 2048x1536 @ 85Hz on both displays.

RAMDAC

Dual 400 MHz integrated

Architecture features

256-bit memory interface

 

128-bit IEEE floating-point precision

 

24-bits per RGBA color precision

 

8-bit sub-pixel precision

 

6 parallel geometry engines

 

12 parallel pixel pipelines

 

2x/4x/6x FSAA

 

Hardware accelerated antialiased points and lines

 

Hardware OpenGL overlay planes

 

Hardware accelerated two-sided lighting

 

Hardware accelerated clipping planes

 

Hardware accelerated occlusion culling

 

Hardware accelerated clip planes

 

Quad-buffered stereo

Shading architecture

Smartshader™ technology

 

Programmable pixel and vertex shaders

 

16 textures per pass

 

Pixel shaders up to 160 instructions with 32-bit floating point precision

 

for each RGBA component

 

Multiple render target support

 

Shadow volume rendering acceleration

 

High precision 10-bit per channel frame buffer support

Supported graphics

OpenGL 1.5

APIs

DirectX 9.0

Available graphics

HP-tested: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Linux

drivers

HP qualified drivers may be preloaded or available from the HP support

 

Web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/software_drivers.html.

Maximum Resolution

DVI-I output – drives digital displays at resolutions up to 1600x1200

 

Internal 400MHz RAMDAC – drives dual analog displays up to

 

2048x1536 @ 85Hz each

Form Factor

ATX

Graphics Controller

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3450 Workstation GPU

Bus Type

PCI-Express x16

Memory

256 MB 450 MHz GDDR3 SDRAM unified graphics memory

Connectors

2 DVI-I (one dual-link/one single-link) analog/digital monitor outputs, 1 3-

 

pin Mini DIN stereo output, DVI-I to VGA adapters included

Multi-Monitor Support

Dual integrated display controllers supporting up to two analog displays

 

at 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz on both displays or dual digital displays at 1920

 

x 1200 (single-link) and 3840 x 2400 (dual-link).

 

NVIEW advanced multi-display desktop and application management

 

seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Windows

Architecture Features

256-bit memory interface

 

128-bit IEEE floating-point color precision

 

12-bit sub-pixel precision

 

65,536 fragment instruction

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xw8200 specifications

The HP xw8200 is a powerful workstation that was designed to meet the needs of professionals in demanding fields such as graphic design, video editing, engineering, and scientific research. Launched in the mid-2000s, this workstation integrates advanced technologies and features that allow users to tackle complex tasks effectively.

One of the key highlights of the HP xw8200 is its support for dual Intel Xeon processors. This capability provides a significant boost in performance, particularly for applications that benefit from multi-threading. The workstation can accommodate up to 16GB of RAM, which is essential for running memory-intensive applications. With its ability to handle substantial workloads, the xw8200 ensures smooth operation even with data-heavy tasks.

In terms of graphics, the xw8200 supports a range of professional-grade graphics cards, including options from NVIDIA and ATI. This flexibility allows users to choose the most suitable GPU to optimize performance for applications such as CAD, 3D rendering, and video production. The workstation's PCI Express slots further enhance expandability, making it easy to upgrade components as needed.

Another noteworthy feature of the HP xw8200 is its modular design, which allows for easy access to internal components. This feature is particularly useful for professionals who require frequent upgrades or maintenance. The workstation also offers robust storage solutions, with support for multiple hard drives configured in RAID for improved data redundancy and performance. Users can choose from various RAID levels to tailor the storage configuration to their needs.

The xw8200 is equipped with advanced cooling solutions, ensuring that the workstation can maintain optimal temperatures under heavy loads. This aspect is critical for preserving hardware longevity and performance consistency.

Connectivity is another essential feature of the HP xw8200. It includes multiple USB ports, FireWire support, and an integrated Ethernet port, catering to the diverse connectivity needs of professionals. Overall, the HP xw8200 was a significant player in the workstation market, combining powerful computing capabilities with flexibility and expandability to serve a wide range of professional applications. Its performance capabilities and robust design continue to make it a noteworthy option for legacy uses in specialized fields.