QuickSpecs

HP xw8200 Workstation

Technical Specifications - Graphics

4500 Architecture

35.2GB/sec. memory bandwidth

 

Full 128-bit floating point color precision

 

12-bit subpixel precision

 

65,536 fragment instruction

 

65,536 vertex instruction

 

3D volumetric textures

 

Single-system powerwall

 

12 pixels per clock rendering engine

 

Hardware accelerated antialiased points & lines

 

Hardware OpenGL® overlay planes

 

Hardware accelerated two-sided lighting

 

Hardware accelerated clipping planes

 

Hardware two-sided lighting

 

3rd-generation occlusion culling

 

OpenGL quad-buffered stereo

 

Hardware-Accelerated Pixel Read-Back

Shading Architecture

16 textures per pixel in fragment programs

 

Window ID clipping functionality

 

Hardware accelerated line stippling

 

Fully programmable GPU (OpenGL2.0/DirectX 9.0c class)

 

Long fragment programs (up to 65,536 instructions)

 

Long vertex programs (up to 65,536 instructions)

 

Looping and subroutines (up to 256 loops per

 

vertex program)

 

Dynamic flow control

 

Conditional execution

High Level Shader

Optimized compiler for Cg and Microsoft HLSL

Languages

OpenGL 2.0 and DirectX 9.0c support

 

Open source compiler

High-Resolution

12-bit subpixel sampling precision enhances AA quality

Antialiasing

Rotated-grid full-scene antialiasing (RG FSAA)

 

16x FSAA dramatically reduces visual aliasing artifacts or "jaggies" at

 

resolution up to 1920 x 1200

Display Resolution

Dual Dual Link DVI- I output-drives digital displays at resolutions up to

Support

3840 x 2400 @ 41 Hz

 

Internal 400 MHz DACs - Two analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 @ 75

 

Hz each

nView Architecture

Advanced multi-display desktop & application management seamlessly

 

integrated into Microsoft Windows.

Supported Graphics

OpenGL 2.0 ICD with immediate mode support for all OGL primitive

APIs

types

 

DirectX 9.0c

Available Graphics

Microsoft Windows XP, Linux - Full Open GL implementation, complete

drivers

with NVIDIA and ARB extensions.

 

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

 

web site:

 

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

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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.