FAQ HP Z Workstations Frequently asked questions
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Table of contents Family basics ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 HP Z240 Workstations ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Family basics What is a workstation and how is it different from a high-end business PC? Workstations are powerful computers designed for professional applications and usage, and generally offer faster performance, more expandability and more reliability choices than business PCs. The extent varies by model and individual components chosen. HP offers a wide range of workstation models to suit every need including desktop, all-in-one, and mobile workstations.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations * HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Tower = 28.1317 cubic L volume; Z2 Mini = 2.71 cubic L volume, or 10.38x smaller than the Tower ** HP Z240 SFF volume = 13 L; HP Z2 Mini volume is 2.7 L, or 1/5 the volume of the Z240 SFF HP Z240 Workstations HP’s best selling entry level workstations feature a choice of Tower or Small Form Factor (SFF) configurations. The HP Z240 packs the performance, features, and reliability of a workstation into the price point of a desktop PC.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations LAN HP Z230 Tower (HxWxD) • 15.7” x 6.7” x 17.4” • 399 mm x 170 mm x 442 mm • <4U in rack • Optional front handle HP Z240 Tower (HxWxD) • 15.7” x 6.7” x 17.4” • 399 mm x 170 mm x 442 mm • <4U in rack • Integrated front handle ledge and rear ledge • Optional front handle 2 x integrated GbE LAN 1 x integrated GbE LAN Note: Blue text signifies a generational improvement HP Z240 SFF Workstation What’s special about the HP Z240 SFF Workstation? Take back your workspace.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations What are the at-a-glance features of the HP Z240 Tower? • Windows 10 Pro and other editions and downgrades available2 • Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5/v6 series3,4 • Intel® CoreTM 6th and 7th Gen series3,4, including the Intel® Core™ i7-7700K processor with Intel® HD Graphics 630 (4.2 GHz, up to 4.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations What changes from the HP Z420 to the Z440 do I need to be aware of? • Integrated 1394a, present on HP Z420, has been removed. This functionality is provided by an optional add-in card. • The HP Z440 uses the HP standard air cooling with incredibly low acoustics specifically measured for optimal performance, but will no longer have the option of liquid cooling. However, HP has introduced the HP Z Cooler on the Z440 and Z840 platforms.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP Z840 Tower Workstations What’s special about the HP Z840 Workstation? The HP Z840 is a high-end solution that provides the most configurability and highest compute capability of any HP Z Workstation. The HP Z840 Workstation offers one of the industry’s most expandable, rack mountable chassis and the latest, high performing I/O technologies for ultimate performance.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP ZBook 14u G4 Mobile Workstation What is special about the HP ZBook 14u G4 Mobile Workstation? The HP ZBook 14u G4 introduces the 14.0” diagonal screen size back into HP’s Mobile Workstation line-up. This thin and light Ultrabook™13 workstation delivers an extraordinary level of power and graphics capability in a remarkably compact design to let you take workstation-class power anywhere you go. At 22 mm thin and as little as 3.61 lb14 you’ll always be ready to innovate.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations What is the docking solution for the HP ZBook 14u G4? The HP ZBook 14u G4 will use the HP UltraSlim Docking Station, a side docking solution (same as HP ZBook 15u G4) due to its thin design. The HP ZBook Studio G4, HP ZBook 15 G4 and HP ZBook 17 G4 will use the HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt 3 which supports Intel®’s Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Ports (1) USB 3.0 charging (1) USB 3.0 (1) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1) DisplayPort™ (1) VGA (1) RJ-45 (Ethernet) (1) Power Connector (1) Stereo microphone-in/headphoneout combo (1) USB 3.0 charging (1) USB 3.0 (1) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1) DisplayPortTM 1.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Internal storage17 128 GB up to 512 GB M.2 SATA SSD 256 GB up to 512 GB M.2 SATA SED SSD 256 GB up to 1 TB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (NVMe PCIe SSD) 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD 256 GB M.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Chipset Mobile Intel® CM236 integrated with processor Mobile Intel® CM236 integrated with processor Processor3,4 6th generation Intel® Xeon® processors 6th generation Intel® Core TM i7 processors 7th Generation Intel® Xeon® processors 7th Generation Intel® Core TM i7 processors 7th Generation Intel® Core TM i5 processors Graphics16,21 Intel® HD graphics 530 Intel® HD graphics P530 Intel® IrisTM Pro Graphics P580 AMD FireProTM W5170M NVIDIA® Quadro® M600M NVIDIA® Quadro® M1000
FAQ | HP Z Workstations The common docking stations used on the HP ZBook 15 G3 will work with the HP ZBook 15 G4, 17 G4, or Studio G4 systems which use the HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt 3.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Battery18 HP Long Life 6-cell 96 WHr Li-ion prismatic HP Long Life 9-cell, 96 Wh Li-ion polymer with HP Fast Charge support Battery life19 Up to 16:45 Up to 17:07 Adapter Slim Smart AC Adapter (200 w) Slim Smart AC Adapter (200 w) Ports (2) USB Type-C TM (ThunderboltTM 3, DisplayPortTM 1.2, USB 3.1) (5) USB 3.0 (1) USB 3.0 (charging) (1) HDMI 1.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP DreamColor Displays What’s special about the HP DreamColor Displays? Enjoy pure, consistent 10-bit color accuracy from design to production with push-button color space selection and easy color calibration. The HP DreamColor Professional Displays produce up to 1.07 billion colors from a massive color gamut covering 99% of Adobe® RGB. What are the at-a-glance features of the HP DreamColor Z24x G2 Display? • Pro-class color quality with 100% coverage of sRGB, BT.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP Z Workstations innovations HP Z Turbo Drive What is the HP Z Turbo Drive SSD? The HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe SSD is the family name for an M.2 PCIe connected SSD. The M.2 PCIe card used in the HP Z Turbo Drive requires a PCIe x4 slot for maximum performance. These storage components are compatible with many HP Z Workstations. Please refer to our datasheets for the specific compatibility.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations • It will support four PCIe NVMe M.2 modules on a single card • For full performance, the HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro requires a PCIe Gen3 x16 slot, instead of a PCIe Gen3 x4 slot • Sudden power loss protection is supported What storage capacities are available with the new HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro? The new HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro uses NVMe SSD modules available in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB17 capacities. Thus, the maximum total capacity is 4 TB17.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP Remote Graphics Software (HP RGS)1 What is HP RGS1? HP RGS1 or HP Remote Graphics Software is software that allows you to access, share, and broadcast your Windows and Linux® workstation and virtual workstation apps in amazing, high-speed clarity from any remote PC, Mac®, MacBook®, Windows tablet or thin client.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Thunderbolt™ 3 Why did HP decide to include Thunderbolt™ 3 port on the USB Type-C TM connector on the HP ZBook Studio/15/17 G4 Mobile Workstations? ThunderboltTM 3 —the industry’s fastest and most versatile connection—currently runs over this USB-C connector. ThunderboltTM 3 provides the highest speed I/O and is required by the most demanding users to maximize the overall performance of the workstation.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt 3 Why did HP make the decision to transition to the new HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt 3? ThunderboltTM 3 offers a significant leap forward in transfer speeds (40 Gb/s), presenting an opportunity to leverage connectivity over an existing port rather than needing to design a docking connector into the mobile workstation. This allowed for a thinner, lighter, and overall optimized chassis to add other expandability features that customers value.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations What are the benefits of multi-core processors11? Intel® multi-core processors11 provide greater processing resources.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Graphics Graphically, what is special with the HP Z Workstations? HP Z Workstations support one of the widest ranges of Professional 2D up to Ultra High-End 3D graphics from Intel®, AMD, and NVIDIA® for your most visually demanding applications. Depending on the HP Workstation you choose, you can drive up to twelve displays and take advantage of PCI Express Gen3 expansion slots. Please refer to the specific workstation for the I/O slot arrangements.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Operating systems What operating systems are available on HP Z Workstations? A variety of operating systems (OS) are available, including the following: (Please note that the exact OS carried by each workstation varies by product. For more information, see individual product QuickSpecs).
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Security What security features are available on HP Desktop Workstations? Security feature HP Z240 SFF HP Z240 Tower HP Z440 HP Z640 HP Z840 Padlock support (padlock optional) • • • Cable Lock support (cable optional) • • • • Serial, parallel, USB enable/disable • • • • • Removable media write/boot control • • • • • Power-on password • • • • • Setup password • • • • • Universal chassis clamp lock (optional) • • • • Kensington cable lock (op
FAQ | HP Z Workstations Warranty and support What is the warranty and support for HP Z Workstations with Windows? The standard warranty for HP Z Workstations is 3-3-3 limited warranty (three years parts, three years labor, and three years next business day on-site). HP Care Packs29 extend service contracts beyond the standard warranties. Service starts from date of hardware purchase. To choose the right level of service for your HP product, use the HP Care Pack Services Lookup Tool at hp.com/go/lookuptool.
FAQ | HP Z Workstations HP RGS requires a Windows, Linux®, or Mac OS X 10.10 and newer operating system and network access. 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.
