Does HP Z8 G4 accept U2 or U3 SSD

[SAFARI1SG]

Hi, I want to know if HP Z8 G4 workstation can accept U2 or U3 storage SATA and SAS, if yes what is the maximum capacity for that? 

Thank you 

[NonSequitur777]

@SAFARI1SG,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Yes, the HP Z8 G4 Workstation supports a wide range of storage options, including U.2 NVMe SSDs, SATA, and SAS drives, but with some key considerations:

1. U.2 NVMe SSD Support:

• The Z8 G4 can support U.2 NVMe SSDs, but you will need a PCIe adapter or an M.2-to-U.2 converter.
• Recommended adapter: HP Dual M.2 to PCIe x8 SSD Adapter (Amazon Link)
• Maximum capacity depends on the SSD, but high-end U.2 SSDs go up to 16TB (e.g., Samsung PM1733).

 

2. U.3 NVMe SSD Compatibility:

• U.3 SSDs are backward compatible with U.2, but ensure your PCIe adapter or backplane supports PCIe Gen4 for maximum performance.

 

3. SATA SSD & HDD Support:

• The workstation includes SATA 6Gb/s ports for 2.5" and 3.5" drives.
• No fixed maximum capacity—enterprise SATA SSDs can go up to 16TB (e.g., Micron 5210 ION).

 

4. SAS HDD & SSD Support:

• The Z8 G4 can support SAS drives, but a dedicated SAS controller is required.
• Recommended option: HP Smart Array or LSI SAS RAID controller
• Example: HP 8-Channel Storage Controller (RAID) with SAS 12Gb/s support (Amazon Link)
• Max capacity per SAS drive: Up to 16TB depending on the RAID controller.

 

Installation & Configuration Tips:

• If using M.2-to-U.2 adapters, ensure they are PCIe Gen3/Gen4 compatible.
• To install an M.2 SSD adapter, refer to HP’s official tutorial: HP Z8 G4 Workstation – Installing M.2 SSD Adapter.
• If using RAID, HP’s RAID management software can help with setup: HP Z8 G4 RAID Configuration Guide.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777