Samsung 980 Pro
(MZ-V8P1T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7000 MB/sWrite 5000 MB/s1TBNVMe
HIGH
Samsung 980 Pro6 listings
SSD for HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5)
2023–2024
Form Factor: M.2 2280Interface: NVMe PCIe 5.0Max Capacity: 12TB
Upgradeable
Quick answer
The HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5) is matched with Samsung 980 Pro, Samsung 990 Pro, Crucial T700 4TB, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, WD Black SN850X 2TB, Samsung 990 Pro, WD Gold 8TB Enterprise HDD, Crucial T700 2TB, WD Blue SN580 1TB, WD Black SN850X 4TB. Compatible storage type: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0. Capacity guidance: up to 12TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the HP Z6 G5 Workstation
Samsung 990 Pro
(MZ-V9P2T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7450 MB/sWrite 6900 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHCrucial T700 4TB
(CT4000T700SSD3)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 5.0Read 12400 MB/sWrite 11800 MB/s4TBNVMeHIGHCrucial T700 4TB3 listings
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
(MZ-V9P4T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7450 MB/sWrite 6900 MB/s4TBNVMeHIGHSamsung 990 Pro 4TB7 listings
WD Black SN850X 2TB
(WDS200T2X0E)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7300 MB/sWrite 6600 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHWD Black SN850X 2TB4 listings
Samsung 990 Pro
(MZ-V9P1T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7450 MB/sWrite 6900 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGHSamsung 990 Pro6 listings
WD Gold 8TB Enterprise HDD
(WD8005FFBX)3.5-inch SATASATA IIIRead 260 MB/sWrite 260 MB/s8TBHIGHWD Gold 8TB Enterprise HDD1 listing
Crucial T700 2TB
(CT2000T700SSD3)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 5.0Read 12400 MB/sWrite 11800 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHCrucial T700 2TB2 listings
WD Blue SN580 1TB
(WDS100T3B0E)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 4150 MB/sWrite 4150 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGHWD Blue SN580 1TB4 listings
WD Black SN850X 4TB
(WDS400T2X0E)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7300 MB/sWrite 6600 MB/s4TBNVMeHIGH
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked June 20, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the HP Z6 G5 Workstation
This device uses a M.2 2280 drive with a NVMe PCIe 5.0 interface. Maximum supported capacity is 12TB.
NVMe drives are significantly faster than SATA — if your device supports NVMe, always prefer it over a SATA SSD for the best performance.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5)?
The HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5) is matched with Samsung 980 Pro, Samsung 990 Pro, Crucial T700 4TB, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, WD Black SN850X 2TB, Samsung 990 Pro, WD Gold 8TB Enterprise HDD, Crucial T700 2TB, WD Blue SN580 1TB, WD Black SN850X 4TB. It supports M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0. This device supports up to 12TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (M.2 2280), interface (NVMe PCIe 5.0), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0). Installing an NVMe drive that matches the documented form factor and keying is appropriate when our data lists NVMe support.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The HP Z6 G5 Workstation (Z6 G5) is documented as M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.