Why a Workstation?

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Solution guide | Why a Workstation?
HP Business PCs provide
Performance suitable for business tasks
• PC-grade Intel and AMD processors
• Consumer-grade graphics cards
• Standard SATA HDDs
Solid reliability
• Over 115,000 hours of testing through the
HP Total Test Process
• Non-ECC memory
Convenient form factors
• Convertible Minitower
• Microtower
• Small Form Factor
• Ultra-Slim
Security features
• Built-in software security measures
• External hardware locking devices
HP Z Workstations also deliver*
Improved performance
• Intel® Xeon® processors with a choice of
more cores, greater memory bandwidth,
larger cache and higher frequencies
• Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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• Dual Intel® Xeon® processors options*
• Professional-class graphics from integrated
graphics to multiple 2D and 3D solutions
• Optional Thunderbolt
TM
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for up to 4 times
the bandwidth of USB 3.0
• HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe SSD for double the
performance of SATA SSDs
Mission-critical reliability
• Tested beyond industry standards for
always-on operations
• ECC memory as well as storage options that
use server-class technology
Professional ISV application certication
Out-of-the-box compatibility between HP Z
Workstations and professional applications
Tool-less chassis with intuitive touch points
Easy end-user upgrades
Maximum expandability
• Up to 512 GB
1
of memory
• Up to 20 TB
2
of storage**
Additional features
• Productivity-boosting software tools
such as HP Performance Advisor and
HP Remote Graphics Software preloaded
• Longer lifecycles than HP Business PCs
• Support for Linux® Operating Systems
Application and Model Complexity
Workstations
PCs
PC and Workstation application segments
Application Performance
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Office productivity
Banking
Graphic design
Architecture
Telehealth &
image viewing
High-end
oil & gas
Web browsing
Accounting
Education
Financial trading/
analysis
2D/3D CAD
design
Scientific/
geospatial
High-end 3D CAD
3D animation/
video editing
Healthcare
diagnosis
Entry animation/
video editing
While business PCs can provide you with excellent value,
desktop workstations deliver superb performance, outstanding
reliability and wide-ranging scalability.
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*Many workstation technologies are selectable options. Specications can vary by workstation platform.
**20 TB planned availability early 2015
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Multi-threaded/multi-tasking
PC and workstation application segments
HP Z Workstations are
designed for the demands
of users who work with
professional and technical
applications, large and
complex datasets or intricate
3D models.