Here we are again. HP is back with a brand new line of Z Workstations and Z Book Mobiles. I keep seeing more and more amazing products from HP. Just this past month I was up for Siggraph and sat down with some of the great people behind the HP Z products.

All I can say is wow. They truly listen to us Media and Entertainment users like myself who was an all Mac guy from my cell phone, mobile, and workstation I made the switch over to HP Z products. Don’t get me wrong I still enjoy seeing all the great ideas and products Apple has brought to market but as my needs changed and stepped into the Ultra HD 4K, 5K, 6K and beyond world I needed and wanted more from the MacPro. Thankfully there are options out there and that really what it’s all about. Before the new MacPro(aka ‘Garbage Can)came out I was patiently waiting for their next workstation. I’m one that is always looking for the edge when it comes to computer technology and really any technology for that matter. Well I decided to go HP from my tried and true workstation my MacPro(pre garbage can). I’ve heard great things from users who are incorporating the very well put together new MacPro but it’s not so difficult to see why some users such as myself still like a true workstation over the new MacPro design. I still like to upgrade my GPU, and that’s not really an option with the latest MacPros. So for me this is really a bonus that I have the option to still drop in the latest and greatest GPU. Currently I’m running the Nvidia GeForce Titan Z. I’ve ran the original Titan, and Titan Black in the past. For the money it’s the obvious choice for many but I still think the Quadro line is amazing and one day I may give them a try again. My MacPro I ran a Quadro 4800 and when I first got my HP Z820 I ran a Quadro 5000 so I’m no stranger to Quadro Graphics. While I was up at Siggraph I got to check out the latest updates to the quadro line and I feel they are on the right path. The Quadro K6000 still sits as their flagship model with their cards like the K5200 there’s an option for everyone. The new cards have more ram and that for me is definitely very welcome since so many apps and plugins now tap directly into the GPU for many computing task. That is a reason why the Titan Z was a good choice for me(it takes up 3 slots over 4 which is useful for keeping open slots for other cards such as the HP Z Turbo drives I also just recently added to my Z820-which isn’t the latest machine but still a beast with plenty of horsepower to keep things moving along. The latest models just take the performance another leap forward with more computing in less time and effort.

The mobiles in the past were rather bulky and felt large. The new line of Z Books that were introduced last year at the launch in New York I attended and was on the tech panel were heading in the direction of smother lines, a thinner feel and look rounding those corners and making things less boxy. The pattern continues with the new additions of 15 and 17 G2 ZBooks announced today.  This is very welcome because even though the mobiles HP offers are far more powerful and have more potential for us Media and Entertainment users…many still preferred the MacBooks and MacBook Pros. I think the lineup today demonstrates HP is listening and continuing to bring equally powerful mobiles that now look as good as they perform. I am still running an older Elitebook which was the powerhouse mobile that featured a large 17″ screen, multiple hard drives, Dreamcolor and so on. These kinds of features with the latest tech and Thunderbolt, Z Turbo Drive, etc are a great alternative to what Apple offers. I know what some of you are saying or thinking…ya it still doesn’t run OS X. True…but if sheer performance is what you’re after I welcome you to compare spec for spec. It might change your mind about what Apple offers compared to the very exciting HP Z line. They are just more powerful and rock solid with really good tech support. That in itself is also very important when you run into a challenge someone is there to help you though it. I’ve used it myself several times and it’s just easier to make that call than to jump on google looking for mixed answers to your challenges.

So if you’ve been following the latest Apple products and haven’t felt satisfied or just want to learn more about what options HP has…read on below for all the deets..! 🙂

Below I breakdown the new offerings with the detailed specs from their data sheets so you can compare for yourself and see how they can help you achieve your production and post needs..!

HP ZBook Mobiles:


Windows 8.11
Up to 3.2 TB of storage2

Work smarter
● Work anywhere and be confident the power you need is at your fingertips. The ZBook 15 G2 is our most versatile mobile workstation with Windows 8.1,1 Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors3 professional graphics, and lasting battery life.
Feel the power
● Take performance to a new level on HP ZBook 15 G2 with optional Quad Core CPUs,4 Thunderbolt™ 2,5 HP Z Turbo Drive storage,4 and optional QHD+ display options.4
Be professional
â—Ź Look stylish and confident carrying the HP ZBook 15 G2. Project a professional image at the office, client meetings, and on the road without sacrificing durability in a lightweight chassis.
Featuring:
â—Ź Rest easy with a ZBook 15 G2 that has ISV Certifications and has undergone 115,000 hours of the HP Total Test Process.
â—Ź Customize the HP ZBook 15 G2 to meet your demands. Keep large files at your fingertips without sacrificing performance with three internal storage devices with up to 2.2 TB storage2 and 32 GB memory.
â—Ź Handle large files, reduce work time and increase performance with the HP Z Turbo Drive.
● Connect in a flash with 4X USB 3.0 speeds and enhance productivity with a high-performance Thunderbolt™ 2 port5 on the ZBook 15 G2.
● Access and share your workstation or server-based graphic-rich applications from any PC, thin client or Windows® tablet with HP Remote Graphics Software.6
â—Ź Run the same demanding professional applications as a desktop workstation without dropping
performance. ISV certified NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics options offer large GPU memory with fast bandwidth.
● Take advantage of the rich features of ISV certified AMD FirePro™ graphics designed to work with the most demanding applications on the HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation.
â—Ź Optimize this HP ZBook 15 G2 for peak performance. HP Performance Advisor7 configures your system with updated settings and drivers to help maximize performance.

 HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation Specifications Table
Available Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64 1
Windows 8.1 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64) 2
Ubuntu Linux
FreeDOS 2.0
Available Processors Intel® Core™ i7-4910MQ with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.9 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel®
Core™ i7-4810MQ with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.8 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™
i7-4710MQ with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.5 GHz, up to 3.5 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™ i7-4610M
with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 4 MB cache, 2 cores); Intel® Core™ i5-4340M with Intel HD
Graphics 4600 (2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB cache, 2 cores); Intel® Core™ i5-4210M with Intel HD Graphics
4600 (2.6 GHz, up to 3.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB cache, 2 cores) 3
Chipset Mobile Intel® QM87
Maximum Memory 32 GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM
32 GB maximum memory with quad-core processor. 16 GB maximum memory with dual-core processor.
Memory Slots 2 SODIMM (for dual-core processor) or 4 SODIMM (for quad-core processor)
Internal Storage 500 GB up to 1 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 4
1 TB SATA (5400 rpm) 4
500 GB SATA SED (7200 rpm) 4
500 GB SATA FIPS 140-2 SED (5400 rpm) 4
128 GB up to 512 GB SATA SSD 4
256 GB SATA SE SSD 4
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) 4
Optical Drive Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL; Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL 5,6
Display 15.6″ diagonal LED-backlit FHD SVA eDP anti-glare (1920 x 1080); 15.6″ diagonal LED-backlit FHD UWVA IPS eDP anti-glare + PSR (1920 x 1080);
15.6″ diagonal LED-backlit QHD+ UWVA IPS eDP anti-glare (3200 x 1800)
Available Graphics Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4600
Discrete: NVIDIA Quadro K610M (1 GB GDDR5 dedicated); NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2 GB GDDR5 dedicated); NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (2 GB GDDR5
dedicated); AMD FirePro W5170M (2 GB dedicated GDDR5)19
Audio DTS Studio Sound HD audio (Windows operating systems only); Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone (dual-microphone array when
equipped with optional webcam); Button for volume mute, function keys for volume up and down; Combo microphone in/stereo headphone out jack
Wireless Technologies HP hs3110 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband; HP lt4111 LTE/EV-DO/HSPA+ Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G Module; HP lt4112 LTE/HSPA+ Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G
Module; Intel Dual Band Wireless-NB 7260 802.11a/b/g/n (2×2) WiFi; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2×2) WiFi and
Bluetooth® 4.0 Combo; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AN 7260 802.11a/b/g/n (2×2) WiFi and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo 7,8
Communications Integrated Intel I217-LM Gigabit Network Connection
Expansion Slots 1 ExpressCard/54; 1 SD; 1 smart card reader
(SD supports next generation security digital and is backward compatible to SDHC, SDXC)
Ports and Connectors 3 USB 3.0 (1 charging); 1 USB 2.0; 1 Thunderbolt™ 2; 1 DisplayPort 1.2; 1 stereo microphone-in/headphone-out combo; 1 power connector; 1
RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 VGA 17
Input Device Backlit keyboard with function key control (optional); HP Spill Resistant Keyboard; Touchpad with on/off button, two-way scroll, gestures, three
pick buttons; Pointstick with three additional pointstick buttons
Camera 720p HD webcam (select models) 9
Available Software HP Mobile Workstations are shipped with a variety of software titles including: HP Performance Advisor, HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Client
Security, HP Drive Encryption (FIPS 140-2), Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Defender, CyberLink Power DVD BD, HP ePrint Driver, HP
PageLift. Please refer to this product’s quick spec document for a full list of preinstalled software. [10,11,12.13]
Security Management Integrated Smart Card Reader; HP Spare Key; One-step logon; Common Criteria EAL4+ Augmented Certified Discrete TPM 1.2 Embedded Security
Chip; Security lock slot; Support for Intel AT; HP FingerPrint Sensor (optional); Computrace with GPS Tracking agent 14
Power 150 W Slim Smart AC adapter (external); 200 W Slim Smart AC adapter (external) 8-cell, 83 WHr Li-ion; HP Long Life 8-cell, 75 WHr Li-ion
Dimensions 15 x 10.1 x 1.2 in
38.15 x 25.7 x 3.05 cm
(Height measurement taken at front of notebook.)
Weight Starting 6.2 lb
Starting at 2.82 kg
(Weight varies by configuration and components)
Environmental Low halogen 16
Energy Efficiency Compliance ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® registered configurations available 15
Warranty 3-year limited parts, labor and onsite service (3/3/3) warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

Refuse to limit your potential
â—Ź Experience the ultimate in mobile workstation performance with the HP ZBook 17 G2.
One workstation for the office and the field
● At the office or on the go the 17.3” diagonal HP ZBook 17 G2 provides a scalable solution to workstation
computing and remains easy enough to take where work sends you.
Be color confident
â—Ź What you see is what you get with the optional HP DreamColor display on the HP ZBook 17 G2.4 Maintain accurate, predictable colors that are true to the finished product and consistent across your entire digital workflow.
Featuring:
â—Ź Rest easy with a ZBook 17 G2 that has ISV Certifications and has undergone 115,000 hours of the HP Total Test Process.
â—Ź Customize the HP ZBook 17 G2 to meet your needs. Choose either Windows 8.11 or Linux options. Keep large files at your fingertips without sacrificing performance with four internal storage devices with up to 3.2 TB storage2 and 32 GB memory.
â—Ź Handle large files, reduce work time and increase performance with the HP Z Turbo Drive.
● Connect in a flash with 4X USB 3.0 speeds and enhance productivity with a high-performance Thunderbolt™2 port5 on the ZBook 17 G2.
● Access and share your workstation or server-based graphic-rich applications from any PC, thin client or Windows® tablet with HP Remote Graphics Software.6
â—Ź Run the same demanding professional applications as a desktop workstation without dropping
performance. ISV certified NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics options offer large GPU memory with fast bandwidth.
● Take advantage of the rich features of ISV certified AMD FirePro™ graphics designed to work with the most demanding applications on the HP ZBook 17 G2 Mobile Workstation.
â—Ź Optimize this HP ZBook 17 G2 for peak performance. HP Performance Advisor7 configures your system with updated settings and drivers to help maximize performance.

Available Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64 1
Windows 8.1 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64) 2
Ubuntu Linux
FreeDOS 2.0
Available Processors Intel® Core™ i7-4940MX with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (3.1 GHz, up to 4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™
i7-4910MQ with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.9 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™ i7-4810MQ
with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.8 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™ i7-4710MQ with Intel
HD Graphics 4600 (2.5 GHz, up to 3.5 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores); Intel® Core™ i7-4610M with Intel HD Graphics
4600 (3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 4 MB cache, 2 cores); Intel® Core™ i5-4340M with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.9 GHz,
up to 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB cache, 2 cores); Intel® Core™ i5-4210M with Intel HD Graphics 4600 (2.6 GHz, up to 3.2
GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3 MB cache, 2 cores) 3
Chipset Mobile Intel® QM87
Maximum Memory 32 GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM
32 GB maximum memory with quad-core processor. 16 GB maximum memory with dual-core processor.
Memory Slots 2 SODIMM (for dual-core processor) or 4 SODIMM (for quad-core processor)
Internal Storage 500 GB up to 1 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 4
1 TB SATA (5400 rpm) 4
500 GB SATA SED (7200 rpm) 4
500 GB SATA FIPS 140-2 SED (5400 rpm) 4
128 GB up to 512 GB SATA SSD 4
256 GB SATA SE SSD 4
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) 4
Optical Drive Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL; Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL 5,6
Display 17.3″ diagonal LED-backlit HD+SVA anti-glare (1600 x 900); 17.3″ diagonal LED-backlit FHD WVA anti-glare (1920 x 1080); 17.3″ diagonal
LED-backlit FHD DreamColor UWVA IPS anti-glare (1920 x 1080)
Available Graphics Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 460019
Discrete: NVIDIA Quadro K5100M (8 GB GDDR5 dedicated); NVIDIA Quadro K4100M (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated); NVIDIA Quadro K3100M (4 GB
GDDR5 dedicated); NVIDIA Quadro K2200M (2 GB dedicated GDDR5); NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2 GB GDDR5 dedicated); AMD FirePro W6170M (2
GB dedicated GDDR5)19
Audio DTS Studio Sound HD audio (Windows operating systems only); Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone (dual-microphone array when
equipped with optional webcam); Button for volume mute, function keys for volume up and down; Combo microphone in/stereo headphone out jack
Wireless Technologies HP hs3110 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband; HP lt4111 LTE/EV-DO/HSPA+ Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G Module; HP lt4112 LTE/HSPA+ Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4G;
Intel Dual Band Wireless-NB 7260 802.11a/b/g/n (2×2) WiFi; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2×2) WiFi and Bluetooth® 4.0
Combo; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AN 7260 802.11a/b/g/n (2×2) WiFi and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo 7,8
Communications Integrated Intel I217-LM Gigabit Network Connection
Expansion Slots 1 ExpressCard/54; 1 SD; 1 smart card reader
(SD supports next generation security digital and is backward compatible to SDHC, SDXC)
Ports and Connectors 3 USB 3.0 (1 charging); 1 USB 2.0; 1 Thunderbolt™ 2; 1 DisplayPort 1.2; 1 stereo microphone-in/headphone-out combo; 1 power connector; 1
RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 VGA 17
Input Device Backlit keyboard with function key control (optional); HP Spill Resistant Keyboard; Touchpad with on/off button, two-way scroll, gestures, three
pick buttons; Pointstick with three additional pointstick buttons; Image sensor touchpad
Camera 720p HD webcam (select models) 9
Available Software HP Mobile Workstations are shipped with a variety of software titles including: HP Performance Advisor, HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Client
Security, HP Drive Encryption (FIPS 140-2), Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Defender, CyberLink Power DVD BD, HP ePrint Driver, HP
PageLift. Please refer to this product’s quick spec document for a full list of preinstalled software. 10,11,12,13
Security Management Integrated Smart Card Reader; HP Spare Key; One-Step Logon; Common Criteria EAL4+ Augmented Certified Discrete TPM 1.2 Embedded Security
Chip; Security lock slot; Support for Intel AT; HP FingerPrint Sensor (optional); Computrace with GPS Tracking agent 14
Power 200 W Slim Smart AC adapter (external); 230 W Slim Smart AC adapter (external) 8-cell, 83 WHr Li-ion; HP Long Life 8-cell, 75 WHr Li-ion
Dimensions 16.37 x 10.7 x 1.33 in
41.6 x 27.2 x 3.4 cm
(Height measurement taken at front of notebook.)
Weight Starting 7.5 lb
Starting at 3.41 kg
(Weight varies by configuration and components)
Environmental Low halogen 16
Energy Efficiency Compliance ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® registered configurations available 15
Warranty 3-year limited parts, labor and onsite service (3/3/3) warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

HP Z Workstations:
Get the job done fast
â—Ź Cross items off your to-do list fast. Achieve massive computational performance with a single
processor personal workstation delivering support for up to 8 cores of processing power. Add in
powerful graphics and performance features like optional Thunderbolt™ 23, HP Z Turbo Drive4,
and HP Remote Graphics Software,4 and you get a world-class workstation experience that never
slows you down.
Customize it to grow with you
â—Ź When your job requires more, the HP Z440 Workstation, with its sleek 4U form factor, tool-less
design, and built in handles make it simple to expand. Easily configure memory, storage,
graphics, and more to suit your needs.
Position for the future
â—Ź Protect your investment and make downtime a thing of the past. Get no-compromise reliability
and a standard 3/3/3 limited warranty from the HP Z440 Workstation.
Featuring:
● Achieve the performance you need with next generation Intel® Xeon® processors for up to 8
processor cores in one system.2
â—Ź Get serious about graphics and reach peak productivity with access to a breadth of AMD
professional graphics from entry to high-end 3D.4
â—Ź Take productivity up a notch with the ability to do more thanks to NVIDIA professional graphics
cards in 2D or 3D.4
â—Ź Maximize your time and increase your capabilities with USB and SATA ports, plus lightning-fast
data transfers using optional Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.3
â—Ź A brand new tool-free chassis boasts low acoustics, single integrated Gb Ethernet and more.
â—Ź Reduce boot up, calculation, and graphics response and revolutionize how your HP Z440 handles
large files with the HP Z Turbo Drive, a remarkably fast and innovative storage solution.
● You’ll never run out of juice with two power supply options including a 525W option and a 700W
option with two power cables for high-power professional graphics.
â—Ź Take multitasking to a new level with support for up to eight displays.5
â—Ź Optimize this HP Z440 for peak performance. HP Performance Advisor6 configures your system
with updated settings and drivers to help maximize performance.
 
Form Factor Minitower
Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64) 2
Windows 7 Professional 64 (National Academic) 1
HP Installer Kit for Linux
Processor Family Intel® Xeon® E5 v3 processor
Processors 3,4 Intel® Xeon® E5-1680 v3 (3.2 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1660 v3 (3.0 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™);
Intel® Xeon® E5-2630 v3 (2.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1650 v3 (3.5 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™);
Intel® Xeon® E5-1630 v3 (3.7 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1620 v3 (3.5 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™);
Intel® Xeon® E5-1607 v3 (3.1 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1603 v3 (2.8 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™)
Chipset Intel® C612
Memory 128 GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered SDRAM
Actual memory speed dependent on processor. Only registered memory is supported.
Internal Storage 300 GB up to 600 GB SAS (15000 rpm) 5
300 GB up to 1.2 TB SAS (10000 rpm) 5
500 GB up to 3 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 5
500 GB SATA SED 5
128 GB up to 1 TB SATA SSD 5
256 GB SATA SE SSD 5
256 GB up to 512 GB HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) 5
Optical Storage Slim SATA DVD-ROM; Slim SATA SuperMulti DVD writer; Slim SATA Blu-ray writer 6,7
Additional Storage 1 15-in-1 media card reader (optional)
Available Graphics Professional 2D: NVIDIA NVS 310 (512 MB); NVIDIA NVS 315 (1 GB); NVIDIA NVS 510 (2 GB)
Entry 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K420 (1 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K620 (2 GB)
Mid-range 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K2200 (4 GB); AMD FirePro W2100 (2 GB); AMD FirePro W5100 (4 GB)
High-end 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (4 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (8 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (12 GB)
Audio Integrated Realtek HD ALC221
Communications Integrated Intel I218LM PCIe GbE; Intel I210AT PCIe GbE (optional); HP X520 10 GbE Dual Port Adapter (optional); HP 10 GbE SFP+SR Transceiver
(optional); HP 361T PCIe dual-port gigabit (optional); Intel 7260 802.11a/b/g/n PCIe WLAN (optional) 8
Expansion Slots 2 PCIe Gen3 x16; 1 PCIe Gen3 x8 (open-ended); 1 PCIe Gen2 x4 (open-ended); 1 PCIe Gen2 x1 (open-ended); 1 PCI
Open-ended connector allows a greater bandwidth card to be installed physically into a lower bandwidth connector/slot.
Ports and Connectors Front: 4 USB 3.0; 1 microphone; 1 headset
Back: 4 USB 3.0; 2 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 audio line in; 1 audio line out
Internal: 1 USB 2.0; 1 USB 3.0
Internal USB 2.0 available by the 2×5 header. Internal USB 3.0 available by the 2×10 header.
Drive Bays(Internal) Two 3.5″
Drive Bays (External) Two 5.25″; One slim ODD
Input Device HP PS/2 Keyboard; HP USB Keyboard; HP USB SmartCard Keyboard; HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse; 9; HP PS/2 Mouse; HP USB Optical Mouse;
HP USB 1000 dpi Laser Mouse; HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse; HP SpaceMouse Pro USB 3D Controller; HP SpacePilot Pro 3D USB Intelligent
Controller; 9
Software HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 6.0; Cyberlink Media Suite & PowerDVD; Foxit PhantomPDF Express; Buy Office
Security HP Solenoid Hood Lock & Hood Sensor; HP Business PC Security Lock Kit 9
Power 525 W 85% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC; 700 W 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC
Dimensions 6.65 x 17.5 x 17 in
16.9 x 44.5 x 43.2 cm
Weight 24.3 lb
11 kg
(Exact weight depends upon configuration.)
Energy Efficiency Compliance ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® registered configurations available 10
Environmental Certification Low halogen11
Compatible Displays HP Z Display Z30i 30-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z27i 27-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z24i 24-inch IPS LED Backlit
Monitor; HP Z Display Z23i 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z22i 21.5-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP DreamColor Z27x
Professional Display; HP DreamColor Z24x Professional Display
Warranty Protected by HP Services, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labor, and 3 years onsite service (3/3/3) standard limited warranty. Certain restrictions
Power up
â—Ź Experience massive workstation power with support for 145W processors powering up to 36
cores in a dual Intel® Xeon® processor configuration.3 The HP Z640 Workstation uses Z DNA to
provide a high-end workstation experience.
Versatility redefined
â—Ź Build the perfect workstation for your needs. The HP Z640 Workstation featuring Windows 8.11
provides incredible expansion in a small footprint. With up to 8 memory DIMMs, up to 4 internal
hard drives, optional Thunderbolt™ 2,4 and the HP Z Turbo Drive, you get storage, performance,
and the freedom to create.
Experience the quiet
â—Ź Concentrate on your work using a workstation that is whisper quiet. When every inch, watt, and
decibel makes a difference, count on the HP Z640 Workstation.
Featuring:
● Achieve the performance you need with the ability to support two next generation Intel® Xeon®
processors for up to 36 total processor cores in one system.2
â—Ź Take productivity up a notch with the ability to do more thanks to NVIDIA professional graphics
cards in 2D or 3D.5
â—Ź Get serious about graphics and reach peak productivity with access to a breadth of AMD
professional graphics from entry to high-end 3D.5
â—Ź Maximize your time and increase your capabilities with USB and SATA ports, plus lightning-fast
data transfers using optional ThunderboltTM 2 technology.4
â—Ź A tool-free chassis boasts low acoustics, single integrated Gb Ethernet, a front handle, rear ledge
and is 4U rack mountable—all in a compact design.
â—Ź Reduce boot up, calculation, and graphics response and revolutionize how your HP Z640 handles
large files with the HP Z Turbo Drive, a remarkably fast and innovative storage solution.
â—Ź Take multitasking to a new level with the ability to easily connect and work on up to eight
displays.6
â—Ź Optimize this HP Z640 for peak performance. HP Performance Advisor7 configures your system
with updated settings and drivers to help maximize performance.
â—Ź Each HP Z640 Workstation works with HP Client Management Solutions,8 and optional
Microsoft® Systems Center Configuration Manager9 to deploy, manage, and secure your PC.
Form Factor Rackable minitower
Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64) 2
Windows 7 Professional 64 (National Academic) 1
HP Installer Kit for Linux
Processor Family Intel® Xeon® E5 v3 processor
Processors 3,4 Intel® Xeon® E5-2699 v3 (2.3 GHz, 45 MB cache, 18 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2697 v3 (2.6 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores, Intel®
vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2695 v3 (2.3 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2690 v3 (2.6 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores,
Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3 (2.0 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2680 v3 (2.5 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2670 v3 (2.3 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2667 v3 (3.2 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v3 (2.6 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2650 v3 (2.3 GHz, 25 MB cache,
10 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2643 v3 (3.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2640 v3 (2.6 GHz, 20 MB cache,
8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2637 v3 (3.5 GHz, 15 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2630 v3 (2.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2623 v3 (3.0 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 v3 (2.4 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2609 v3 (1.9 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2603 v3 (1.6 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1680 v3 (3.2 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1660 v3 (3.0 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1650 v3 (3.5 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1630 v3 (3.7 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1620 v3 (3.5 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1607 v3 (3.1 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-1603 v3 (2.8 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4 cores, Intel® vPro™)
Chipset Intel® C612
Memory 256 GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered RAM 8
32 GB DDR4-2133 ECC Load-reduced RAM
Actual memory speed dependent on processor. Only Registered and Load-reduced ECC DIMMs are supported.
4 DIMM (with 1 processor) and 8 DIMM (with 2 processors)
Internal Storage 300 GB up to 600 GB SAS (15000 rpm) 5
300 GB up to 1.2 TB SAS (10000 rpm) 5
500 GB up to 3 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 5
500 GB SATA SED 5
128 GB up to 1 TB SATA SSD 5
256 GB SATA SE SSD 5
256 GB up to 512 GB HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) 5
Optical Storage Slim SATA DVD-ROM; Slim SATA SuperMulti DVD writer; Slim SATA Blu-ray writer 6,7
Additional Storage 1 15-in-1 media card reader (optional)
Available Graphics Professional 2D: NVIDIA NVS 310 (512 MB); NVIDIA NVS 315 (1 GB); NVIDIA NVS 510 (2 GB)
Entry 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K420 (1 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K620 (2 GB)
Mid-range 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K2200 (4 GB); AMD FirePro W2100 (2 GB); AMD FirePro W5100 (4 GB)
High-end 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (4 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (8 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (12 GB)
Audio Integrated Realtek HD ALC221
Communications Integrated Intel I218LM PCIe GbE; Intel I210-T1 PCIe GbE (optional); HP X520 10 GbE Dual Port Adapter (optional); HP 10 GbE SFP+SR Transceiver
(optional); HP 361T PCIe dual-port gigabit (optional); Intel 7260 802.11a/b/g/n PCIe WLAN (optional) 9
Expansion Slots 2 PCIe Gen3 x16; 1 PCIe Gen3 x8 (open-ended); 1 PCIe Gen2 x4 (open-ended); 1 PCIe Gen2 x1 (open-ended); 1 PCI
Open-ended connector allows a greater bandwidth card to be installed physically into a lower bandwidth connector/slot.
Ports and Connectors Front: 4 USB 3.0; 1 headset; 1 microphone
Back: 4 USB 3.0; 2 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 audio line in; 1 audio line out
Internal: 1 USB 2.0; 1 USB 3.0
Internal USB 2.0 available by the 2×5 header. Internal USB 3.0 available by the 2×10 header.
Drive Bays(Internal) Two 3.5″
Drive Bays (External) Two 5.25″; One slim ODD
Input Device HP PS/2 Keyboard; HP USB Keyboard; HP USB SmartCard Keyboard; HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse; 10; HP PS/2 Mouse; HP USB Optical Mouse;
HP USB 1000 dpi Laser Mouse; HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse; HP SpaceMouse Pro USB 3D Controller; HP SpacePilot Pro 3D USB Intelligent
Controller; 10
Software HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 6.0; Cyberlink Media Suite & PowerDVD; Foxit PhantomPDF Express; Buy Office
Security HP Solenoid Hood Lock & Hood Sensor; HP Business PC Security Lock Kit 9
Power 925 W 90% efficient, active PFC
Dimensions 6.75 x 18.3 x 17.5 in
17.5 x 46.48 x 44.45 cm
Weight 33.1 lb
15 kg
(Exact weight depends upon configuration.)
Energy Efficiency Compliance ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® registered configurations available 11
Environmental Certification Low halogen12
Compatible Displays HP Z Display Z30i 30-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z27i 27-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z24i 24-inch IPS LED Backlit
Monitor; HP Z Display Z23i 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z22i 21.5-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP DreamColor Z27x
Professional Display; HP DreamColor Z24x Professional Display
Warranty Protected by HP Services, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labor, and 3 years onsite service (3/3/3) standard limited warranty. Certain restrictions
Prepare to be spectacular
● The HP Z840 Workstation, HP’s highest performing workstation gets the best of HP Z DNA with
incredible processing power, professional graphics, maximized memory, and internal storage
capacity that helps you create work that makes a statement.
Get going
â—Ź Experience expansion like you never dreamed possible with 7 PCIe slots, up to 10 internal drive
bays, and 16 memory slots supporting up to 2TB of memory3 the HP Z840 can do it all. Ready
to get going?
Keep going
â—Ź Reach your goals with the HP Z840 Workstation featuring uncompromised reliability, a tool-less
chassis to facilitate upgrades, a rackable option4 in addition to a desk side system, a lockable
side panel, and handles to move the system around.
Featuring:
● Achieve the performance you need with the ability to support two next generation Intel® Xeon®
processors for up to 36 total processor cores in one system.2
â—Ź Take productivity up a notch with the ability to do more thanks to NVIDIA professional graphics
cards in 2D or 3D.4
â—Ź Get serious about graphics and reach peak productivity with access to a breadth of AMD
professional graphics from entry to high-end 3D.4
â—Ź Maximize your time and increase your capabilities with USB and SATA ports, plus lightning-fast
data transfers using optional ThunderboltTM 2 technology.5
â—Ź A new tool-free chassis boasts low acoustics, dual integrated Gb Ethernet, aluminum panels,
handles for lifting, and is 5U rack mountable—all in an elegant industrial design.
â—Ź Reduce boot up, calculation, and graphics response and revolutionize how your HP Z840 handles
large files with the HP Z Turbo Drive, a remarkably fast and innovative storage solution.
â—Ź Take multitasking to a new level with support for up to eight displays.6
â—Ź Optimize performance automatically with the with the most current settings
 
Form Factor Rackable minitower
Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro 64 1
Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64) 2
Windows 7 Professional 64 (National Academic) 1
HP Installer Kit for Linux
Processor Family Intel® Xeon® E5 v3 processor
Processors 3,4 Intel® Xeon® E5-2699 v3 (2.3 GHz, 45 MB cache, 18 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2697 v3 (2.6 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores, Intel®
vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2695 v3 (2.3 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2690 v3 (2.6 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores,
Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2687W v3 (3.1 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores, Intel® vPro); Intel® Xeon® E5-2683 v3 (2 GHz, 35 MB cache, 14 cores,
Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2680 v3 (2.5 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2670 v3 (2.3 GHz, 30 MB cache, 12
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2667 v3 (3.2 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2660 v3 (2.6 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2650 v3 (2.3 GHz, 25 MB cache, 10 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2643 v3 (3.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 6
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2640 v3 (2.6 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2637 v3 (3.5 GHz, 15 MB cache, 4
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2630 v3 (2.4 GHz, 20 MB cache, 8 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2623 v3 (3 GHz, 10 MB cache, 4
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 v3 (2.4 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2609 v3 (1.9 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6
cores, Intel® vPro™); Intel® Xeon® E5-2603 v3 (1.6 GHz, 15 MB cache, 6 cores, Intel® vPro™)
Chipset Intel® C612
Memory 512 GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered RAM
32 GB DDR4-2133 ECC Load-reduced RAM
Actual memory speed dependent on processor. Registered and load-reduced DIMMS may not be mixed.
8 DIMM (with 1 processor) and 16 DIMM (with 2 processors)
Internal Storage 300 GB up to 600 GB SAS (15000 rpm) 5
300 GB up to 1.2 TB SAS (10000 rpm) 5
500 GB up to 3 TB SATA (7200 rpm) 5
500 GB SATA SED 5
128 GB up to 1 TB SATA SSD 5
256 GB SATA SE SSD 5
256 GB up to 512 GB HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) 5
Optical Storage Slim SATA DVD-ROM; Slim SATA SuperMulti DVD writer; Slim SATA Blu-ray writer 6,7
Additional Storage 1 15-in-1 media card reader (optional)
Available Graphics Professional 2D: NVIDIA NVS 310 (512 MB); NVIDIA NVS 315 (1 GB); NVIDIA NVS 510 (2 GB)
Entry 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K420 (1 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K620 (2 GB); AMD FirePro W2100 (2 GB)
Mid-range 3D: AMD FirePro W5100 (4 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K2200 (4 GB)
High-end 3D: NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (4 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (8 GB); NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (12 GB)
Audio Integrated IDT 92HD94 audio
Communications Integrated Intel I210AT PCIe GbE; Integrated Intel I218LM PCIe GbE; Intel Ethernet I210-T1 PCIe NIC (optional); HP X520 10 GbE Dual Port Adapter
(optional); HP 10 GbE SFP+SR Transceiver (optional); HP 361T PCIe Dual Port Gigabit NIC (optional); Intel 7260 802.11a/b/g/n PCIe WLAN
(optional) 8
Expansion Slots 2 PCIe Gen3 x16; 1 PCIe Gen3 x16 (when 2nd CPU installed); 1 PCIe Gen2 x4 (when 1 CPU installed) OR PCIe Gen3 x8 (when 2nd CPU installed); 1
PCIe Gen3 x8; 1 PCIe Gen3 x4; 1 PCIe Gen2 x1
1 PCIe Gen2 x 4 when 1 CPU is installed. Transforms to PCIe Gen3 x8 when 2nd CPU installed. The PCIe x8 connectors are open ended, allowing a
PCIe x16 card to be seated in the slot.
Ports and Connectors Front: 4 USB 3.0; 1 combo headset; 1 microphone
Back: 4 USB 3.0; 2 USB 2.0; 1 serial; 2 PS/2; 2 RJ-45; 1 audio line in; 1 audio line out
Internal: 2 USB 2.0; 1 USB 3.0
Internal USB 2.0 available by the 2×5 header. Internal USB 3.0 available by the 2×10 header.
Drive Bays(Internal) Four 3.5″
Drive Bays (External) Two 5.25″; One slim ODD
Input Device HP USB SmartCard Keyboard; HP 2.4 GHz Wireless Keyboard & Mouse; HP PS/2 Keyboard; HP USB Keyboard; 9; HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse;
HP PS/2 Mouse; HP USB Optical Mouse; HP USB 1000 dpi Laser Mouse; HP SpaceExplorer 3D USB Controller; HP SpacePilot Pro 3D USB Intelligent
Controller; 9
Software HP Performance Advisor; HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 6.0; Cyberlink Media Suite & PowerDVD; Foxit PhantomPDF Express; Buy Office
Security HP Chassis Intrusion Sensor; HP Security Cable with Kensington Lock 9
Power 850 W 88% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC; 1125 W 90% efficient, wide-ranging, active PFC
Dimensions 8 x 20.7 x 17.5 in
20.3 x 52.5 x 44.4 cm
Weight 46.7 lb
21.1 kg
(Exact weight depends upon configuration.)
Energy Efficiency Compliance ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® registered configurations available 10
Environmental Certification Low halogen11
Compatible Displays HP Z Display Z30i 30-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z27i 27-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z24i 24-inch IPS LED Backlit
Monitor; HP Z Display Z23i 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP Z Display Z22i 21.5-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor; HP DreamColor LP2480zx
Professional Display; HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display; HP DreamColor Z24x Professional Display
Warranty Protected by HP Services, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labor, and 3 years onsite service (3/3/3) standard limited warranty. Certain restrictions