Why a Workstation?

HP recommends Windows.
1. Maximum memory capacities assume Windows 64-bit operating systems or Linux. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, memory above 3 GB may not all be available
due to system resource requirements.
2. For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 20 GB (for Windows 7) and up to 36 GB (For Windows 10) of hard drive
(or system disk) is reserved for the system recovery software.
3. Results based on the SPECapc benchmarks for DS SolidWorks 2015 CPU Composite and the Cinebench CPU benchmark test; comparing an HP Z240 Tower Workstation with an Intel®
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4. Thunderbolt™ 2 is available via an optional add-in card on the Z1 G2, Z230 SFF, Z230 Tower, Z440, Z640, and Z840. Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device (sold separately)
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5. Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take
full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for
updates. See microsoft.com.
6. 3D content is required for 3D performance.
7. This system is pre-installed with Windows® 7 Pro software and also comes with a license and media for Windows 10 Pro software. You may only use one version of the Windows
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and installing operating systems to avoid loss of your data.
8. HP RGS requires a Windows, Linux
®, or Mac OS X 10.10 and newer operating system and network access.
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