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HP Z2 SFF G9 Workstation Desktop PC

Get all the power of a full-size tower at a fraction of the size.  Re-engineered to fit full-height, full-length graphics while leaving room for upgrades and expansion, the Z2 SFF delivers high performance for your intensive workflow—now and in the future.

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HP Z2 SFF G9

The World’s Most Powerful Small Form Factor Workstation1

Design, simulate and—for the first time—real time ray trace on a Z by HP SFF.

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Up to 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 24 Core CPU, Including K Series

Bring your ideas to life quickly and run multiple apps simultaneously with the latest Intel®️ 14th Gen Core™️ processors, now with support for EEC memory for optimum data integrity and reliability. For added performance, choose the K-Series.

Up to NVIDIA® RTX 4000 Ada or AMD Radeon Pro W7600 GPU8

Design, render and simulate seamlessly with up to NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada and AMD Radeon Pro W7600 graphics with PCIe Gen4 high speed bandwidth.2

Software Certified

ISV-Certified

Work with confidence knowing your desktop is certified with leading software applications to ensure peak performance.

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Memory

Up to 128 GB RAM

Run your most resource-hungry apps seamlessly with up to 128GB of ECC or nECC DD-R5 RAM.9

Storage

Up to 36 TB3

Access massive amounts of data on the fly with 3 storage bays and three M.2 slots. 

Power Supply

Up to 550W4

Multiple PSU options, including the 550W PSU that support the highest power CPU and GPU rich configurations.4

Specs & Resources

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Customizable/Expandability

Configurable for Today.

Expandable for Tomorrow.

Accelerate your workflow with a multitude of options across processor, full height full length graphics, memory, storage, and I/O ports with plenty of room to upgrade and expand.

Reliability

Rely on Your
Workstation
 

Work with confidence knowing your desktop has undergone 360,000 hours of military-grade testing5, is certified for industry-leading software, and is built to run your heaviest workloads.

Keep Cool Under Any Workload

Maintain peak processing power through your heaviest workloads with our innovative thermal technology solution. 

Power Your Workflows Like Never Before

Tower power at a fraction of the size. See how we’ve enhanced our Z2 SFF G9. Now with High Performance Mode.

Current Generation

Previous Generation

2.61x

faster CPU raytracing16

Current Generation

Previous Generation

2.1x

faster rendering17

Current Generation

Previous Generation

2.65x

higher processor performance18

Current Generation

Previous Generation

24%

faster CPU rendering in V-Ray19

17%

higher CPU performance overall20

The Workstation for Your Workflow

Made for those who shape the world. Bring 3D designs and models to life, and create basic renders and simulations, with a small, space-saving desktop.

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Accelerate your design workflow. Enjoy reliable, lag-less performance when crafting 3D designs and models or outputting simple renders and simulations with a small, space-saving desktop.

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Prepare students for a career in tech. Certified for select STEAM software, this desktop is a powerful, space-saving solution for your science lab, classroom, or media center.

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VR Ready

Work, Play, and
Create in VR

Elevate your workflow with a VR-ready desktop. Develop lifelike content with professional graphics and processor performance, and transform how you design, train, and collaborate.10

 

 

Multiple Ports to
Maximize Your Productivity

  1. Power button
  2. HDD Activity LED & Power
    button LED
  3. Universal audio jack

  4. 2x Type-A SuperSpeed USB
    10Gbps signaling rate port
  5. 2x Type-A SuperSpeed USB
    10Gbps signaling rate port 
  6. Type-C® SuperSpeed USB
    20Gbps signaling rate port
  7. Media Card Reader 4.0
  8. Slim ODD bay
  9. Shared internal/external 3.5" bay
  1. Audio line out
  2. 2x DisplayPort 1.4
  3. Flex I/O module
  4. 2x Hi-Speed USB 480Mbps
    signaling rate port
  5. 3x Type A SuperSpeed USB
    5Gbps signaling rate port
  6. Hi-Speed USB 480Mbps
    signaling rate port 
  7. WLAN Antenna
  8. 2nd serial port
  9. RJ-45
  10. Release latch
  11. Power connector
  12. GS Mark Cover

Industry-leading Security

• Security

Peace of Mind

Security is our commitment – so you can focus on driving results. Find total confidence with HP Wolf Security for Business.11

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• Sustainability

Better for People,

Better for the Planet

Here's why our TCO Certified, ENERGY STAR awarded and EPEAT assessed Z by HP portfolio helps protect our shared future.12

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Additional Features to
Elevate Your Work

Windows or Linux® 

Support your unique user needs with a choice of Windows 11 Pro, WSL2 or Linux® operating systems.6

High Performance Mode

Take on the toughest workflows with High Performance Mode set as the default and experience up to 34% performance improvement for multi-threaded workflows. Easily change to Quiet Mode with a BIOS setting.7

Tool-less Access

Evolve your work. Evolve your rig. With tool-less access to the interior, you can customize your Z by HP to fit your needs. 

Flexible I/O Module

Configure to the needs today and adapt to the future. Options include DP 1.4 VGA, HDMI, Dual USB Type-A, USB Type-C® with Alt-DP or 2nd Serial and more.13

Dust Filter

Help keep your system clean while sitting on the factory floor or machining environment with the front-access dust filter.2

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2®

Run your Linux environment directly in Windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux® 2. Within a single operating system, you’ll get productivity, security, and manageability.

Software and Remote IT Solutions

Z by HP Remote Access Solution

Hybridize your​
Workflow

A complete hardware and software solution to power your remote, leading-edge workforce.

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HP Anyware Remote System Controller

HP Anyware Remote
System Controller


A complete remote out-of-band management solution to manage a workstation fleet all from a single interface.

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HP Anyware 

Collaborate
Remotely

Access high-performance
Z workstation power from anywhere with remote software.21

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HP Services

Services for Z by HP​
Workstations

Empower your workforce with secure, seamless services for high-performance workflows.
 
Warranty Coverage – Data Security – Proactive Insights

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Disclaimers
  1. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

     

    Intel, the Intel logo, Core and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NVIDIA and Quadro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.DisplayPort™ and the DisplayPort™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) in the United States and other countries. USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

    1. Based on HP's internal analysis of non-gaming small form factor desktop workstations with (Between 3 to 20L), a minimum 3 ISV certifications, configurable professional graphics, and a dedicated workstation brand as of March 2022. Power based on processor, graphics, memory, and power supply.
    2. Sold separately or as an optional feature.
    3. For storage drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 35GB (for Windows) is reserved for system recovery software.
    4. Optional feature that must be configured at purchase.
    5. MIL STD testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense contract requirements or for military use.  Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions.  Accidental Damage or damage under these test conditions requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
    6. 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 11 Pro is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com.
    7. Compared to Performance Mode. Performance increase based on Z2 Tower G9 with 64GB of memory, 1TB NVMe, Windows 11 22H2 OS, RTX A4000, i9-13900 CPU using SPECworkstation 3.1.
    8. Sold separately or as an optional feature.
    9. Error Correction Code (ECC) memory is only available on Intel® Xeon® processor options.
    10. VR Headset sold separately. See minimum spec requirements to run the Reverb G2 headset at max resolution at https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c06630565.pdf
    11. HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, RPOS and Workstation products. See product details for included security features and OS requirement.
    12. Applies to HP PCs, Workstations and Displays manufactured after January 2019. Based on most Gold and Silver EPEAT® registrations by meeting all required criteria and achieving 50-74% of the optional points for EPEAT® Silver and 75-100% of the optional points for EPEAT® Gold according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
    13. HP ZCentral Remote Boost Sender does not come preinstalled on Z Workstations but can be downloaded and run on all Z Workstations (desktops and laptops) without license purchase through December 31, 2022. License purchase is required to use ZCentral Remote Boost Sender on non-Z hardware. Starting December 15, 2021, a CA+ subscription (ZCentral Remote Boost and Teradici CAS) can be purchased at https://teradici.com/products/future-of-remote-compute. ZCentral Remote Boost Sender requires Windows 10 or 11, RHEL/CentOS (7 or 8), or UBUNTU 18.04 or 20.04 LTS operating systems. macOS (10.14 or newer) operating system and ThinPro 7.2 are only supported on the receiver side. Requires network access. The software is available for download at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost.
    14. Based on HP internal analysis using SPECapc NX 10.2 CPU benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900k 8c, QuadroRTX™ 3000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows Professional 11 as of October 2022; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-12900k, NVIDIA RTX® A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows Professional 11 as of October 2022.
    15. Based on HP internal analysis using SPECapc Solidworks 2021 Multi-Threaded CPU benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900k 8c, QuadroRTX™ 300064GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows Professional 11 as of October 2022 and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-12900k, NVIDIA RTX® A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows Professional 11 as of October 2022.
    16. Based on HP internal testing using SPECapc SOLIDWORKS 2022 benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro as of September 2023.
    17. Based on HP internal testing using Revit RFO 2023 benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro as of September 2023.
    18. Based on HP internal testing using Adobe After Effects Puget Bench After Effects benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro as of September 2023.
    19. Based on internal testing of HP Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, NVIDIA RTX™ A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro as of September 2023.
    20. Based on internal testing of HP Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, NVIDIA RTX™ A4000, 64GB of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro as of September 2023. Intel® Core™ i9-13900 24C (8P + 16E), 64GB of memory, 1TB NVMe - Windows 11 22H2, RTX A4000 graphics.
    21. Network access required.