HP Z240 Workstation Tower, Core i5 6th Generation, 8GB with 256 GB SSD

The HP Z240 is an affordable, highly configurable workstation designed for professionals across engineering, CAD, media production, and entry-level server usage. Available in Tower or Small Form Factor (SFF), it supports 6th Gen Skylake processors like the Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 and Core i5/i7, delivering up to 4.5 GHz of processing power with solid multi-core performance.

Memory capacity is impressive with support for up to 64 GB DDR4, including ECC options, ensuring both speed and data integrity for professional applications . The system provides flexible storage options: M.2 Turbo SSD, multiple 2.5″/3.5″ bays, and space for both SSDs and HDDs—ideal for fast OS drives and spacious data volumes .

Expansion capabilities shine with plentiful PCIe slots—four in the Tower and multiple low-profile slots in SFF—allowing for discrete GPUs, RAID cards, or networking solutions.

The tool-less chassis includes dust filters and front USB 3.0 ports with fast-charging capability, aiming to enhance maintenance and usability.

Enterprise-friendly features include a 240–400 W efficient power supply, TPM, Intel vPro support, and optional ISV certifications—ensuring reliability in business setups.

The Z240 is also popular as a build-from-stock platform, with users demonstrating upgrades like adding Quadro M4000 GPUs and RX 580 even for use as a NAS.