Z2 Mini G3 Workstation

Finally a revolutionary mini PC for CAD that delivers breakthrough power and versatility in a small, elegant design. Made by and for design professionals, the Z2 Mini gives you both performance and reliability for the best CAD experience.

  • Windows 10 Pro or other operating systems available

Next-level power

Get server-grade power in a remarkably small device. Intel® Xeon® processors and NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics keep up with the speed of your creativity.

Designed for the workspace of the future

We packed workstation performance into a mini PC with a design that will turn heads. Our most flexible and most beautiful workstation ever—perfect for every office environment.

Industry-leading reliability

Tech issues should never hold you back. The Z2 Mini is tested for 368,000 hours and certified for the most popular CAD software. Feel confident using a workstation influenced by over 30 years of engineering and backed by a 3-year standard limited warranty.

Featuring

Latest Operating Systems

  • Support your unique user needs with a choice of Windows 10 Pro or Linux® operating systems.

Intel Xeon®/Core™ Processors

  • Current and next generation Intel® Core™ and Intel® Xeon® processor options for powerful workstation-class performance.

NVIDIA® Quadro® Pro Graphics

  • Powerful M620 professional graphics from NVIDIA® for your more demanding 3D models.

HP Z Turbo Drive

  • Reduce boot up, file loading, and response times by revolutionizing how your Z2 Mini handles large files with up to 1.5 TB of storage with the optional HP Z Turbo Drive for a remarkably fast and innovative solution.

Remarkably Small

  • At only 2.3” high the Z2 Mini fits into any office environment.

Designed for designers

  • Stylish and sleek. It’s what a CAD PC should be.

Superb flexibility

  • Can be placed on a desk or mounted under a desk, and is designed for VESA® mounting to HP Z Displays, 3rd party mounts.

Supports 6 Displays

  • The Z2 Mini supports up to six displays - four native displays and two additional with daisy chaining.

Tool-free access

  • Easily upgradeable and serviceable with tool-free access to internal components.

Wireless connectivity

  • With integrated wireless LAN/BT, the Z2 Mini can work remotely, from the conference room to the home office.

Advanced security

  • Get advanced BIOS security with HP SureStart. Dual-purpose Kensington lock slot provides chassis and unit security.

USB Type-C™ Support

  • Supports USB Type-C™ for customers demanding the latest in universal ports. If you’re operating industrial equipment or running legacy peripherals, the Z2 mini has an optional serial port.
  • Windows 10 Pro or other operating systems available

Manufacturer Part Number
1HA17PA#ABG
Full Product Specifications

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System features : Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64 1 
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro 64) 2 
HP Linux®-ready
Processor family: Intel® Xeon® E3 processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Intel® Core™ i3 processor 3 
Processor: Intel® Xeon® E3-1245 v5 with Intel HD Graphics P530 (3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
Intel® Xeon® E3-1225 v5 with Intel HD Graphics P530 (3.3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Intel HD Graphics 530 (3.4 GHz, up to 4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
Intel® Core™ i5-6500 with Intel HD Graphics 530 (3.2 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost, 6 MB cache, 4 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-6100 with Intel HD Graphics 530 (3.7 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores) 3 
Chipset: Intel® C236
Form factor : Mini Form Factor

Memory : Maximum memory: 32 GB DDR4-2133 ECC/non-ECC SDRAM
(Transfer rates up to 2133 MT/s )
Memory slots : 2 SODIMM

Storage : Internal drive bays : One 2.5"
Internal drive: 500 GB up to 1 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 4 
256 GB up to 512 GB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (PCIe SSD) 4 
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (PCIe TLC SSD) 4 
256 GB up to 512 GB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (PCIe MLC SSD) 4 
Optical drive: Ultra-slim external DVD-RW drive (optional) 5 

Display and graphics :Compatible displays :

  • All HP Z Displays and HP DreamColor Displays are supported. For more information see www.hp.com/go/zdisplays.

Graphics: Integrated:
  • Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Intel® HD Graphics P530
 6 
Entry 3D:
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® M620 (2 GB)
 10 (Intermixing integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards in order to drive more than four displays can be enabled using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility.)

Expansion features : Ports: Side:
2 USB 3.0 (1 charging)
1 line in

Back:
2 USB 3.0
1 audio line in
1 RJ-45
3 DisplayPort 1.2


Expansion slots: 1 M.2 PCIe Gen3 x1

Communications : Network interface:
LANIntegrated Intel® I219LM PCIe Gigabit controller
WLANIntel® 8265 802.11ac wireless with Bluetooth® 4.2 (optional) 9 
Audio: Integrated Realtek HD ALC221-VB audio

Power and operating requirements : Energy efficiency: ENERGY STAR® certified configurations available
Power supply:
  • 135 W 89% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC (external)
  • 200 W 89% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC (external)
Dimensions and weight : Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) : 216 x 216 x 58 mm
Weight : Starting at 2.04 kg

What's included : Software: HP Performance Advisor
HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 7.1
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
HP Client Security Software 8 
Security management: HP 10 mm Keyed Cable Lock (optional) 7