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Manufacturer codeWM574ET
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About the HP Z230
HP WM574ET is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 256 GB; operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. This entry covers manufacturer code WM574ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- Processor model
- E3-1245V3
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 7 Professional
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HP Z230 specifications
Manufacturer code: WM574ET · Icecat product 19585493 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family |
|---|---|
| Processor model | E3-1245V3 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | Mini Tower |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
| Audio system | HD |
Display3 details
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
| Display included | No |
Processor, memory & storage44 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 32 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 25.6 GB/s |
| ECC supported by processor | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| HDD capacity | 0 GB |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics P4600 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1200 MHz |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® C226 |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Processor code | SR14T |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 75462 |
| Conflict-Free processor | No |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Number of QPI links | 1 |
|---|
Connections & wireless11 details
| SSD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| BD interface type | SATA |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | No |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 400 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features3 details
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
|---|---|
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 W |
|---|---|
| Product type | Workstation |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Black |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Width | 170 mm |
| Depth | 442 mm |
| Height | 399 mm |
| Weight | 8.8 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8 Pro |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Further product details62 details
| Bus type | QPI |
|---|---|
| FSB Parity | No |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Stepping | C0 |
| ECC | Yes |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1 |
| Optical drives quantity | 1 |
| LightScribe | No |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI slots | 1 |
| Water cooling system | No |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2013D |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Mouse included | No |
| Keyboard included | No |
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Country of origin | China |
|---|
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