Specification	Description
Form factor	Mini form factor The Z2 Mini G3 can either be placed flat on the desktop or mounted behind a display or under a desk. note: If mounted behind a display, additional HP hardware is needed for the display VESA mount.
Dimensions	58.0 x 216.0 x 216.0 mm (2.28 x 8.5 x 8.5 in) (Standard desktop orientation)
Weight	Minimum Weight 2.04 kg (4.50 lbs) Maximum Weight 2.11 kg (4.65 lbs) note: Weight varies depending upon configuration. Maximum supported weight (desktop orientation) 35.0 kg (77.16 lbs)

Processors

Specification	Description
Z2 Mini G3 Performance base unit	Intel Xeon processor E3-1245v5 with Intel HD Graphics P530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.5 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.9³ 8 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Hyper-threading Intel vPro technology TDP: 80 W Intel Xeon processor E3-1225v5 with Intel HD Graphics P530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.3 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.7³ 8 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Intel vPro technology TDP: 80 W Intel Core i7-6700 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost technology 4.0³ 8 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Hyper-threading Intel vPro technology TDP: 65 W Intel Core i5-6500 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.2 GHz Intel Turbo Boost technology: 3.6³ 6 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Intel vPro technology TDP: 65 W Intel Core i3-6100 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 2 cores² Clock speed: 3.7 GHz 3 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s TDP: 51 W
Z2 Mini G3 Entry base unit	Intel Core i7-6700 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost technology: 4.0³ 8 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Hyper-threading Intel vPro technology TDP: 65 W Intel Core i5-6500 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 4 cores² Clock speed: 3.2 GHz Intel Turbo Boost technology: 3.6³ 6 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s Intel vPro technology TDP: 65 W Intel Core i3-6100 processor with Intel HD Graphics 530¹ 2 cores² Clock speed: 3.7 GHz 3 MB cache Memory speed: 2133 MT/s TDP: 51 W

note:
¹Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors can support either ECC or non-ECC memory; Intel Core i5/i7 processors only support non-ECC memory.

note:
²Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency vary depending on application workload and hardware and software configurations. Intel numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.

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³The specifications shown represent the maximum turbo frequency with one core active. Turbo boost stepping occurs in 100 MHz increments.

Integrated displays

Specification	Description
Maximum resolution	DisplayPort 1.2 Up to 4096 x 2160 x 30 bpp at 60 Hz High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) and Multi-Stream Transport (MST) supported HDMI 2.0 Up to 4096 x 2160 x 30 bpp at 60 Hz Dual Link DVI(I) Up to 2560 x 1600 x 32 bpp at 60 Hz Single Link-DVI(I) Up to 1920 x 1200 x 32 bpp at 60 Hz VGA 2048 × 1536 × 32 bpp at 85 Hz note: Separate adapters required for HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs.
Monitors/displays	HP DreamColor Z24x Professional Display HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display HP Z22n Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z23n Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z24n Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z24nf Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z24nq Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z24s IPS UHD 4K Display HP Z25n Narrow Bezel IPS Display HP Z27n Narrow Bezel IPS Display

Storage/drives

Specification	Description
SATA hard drives	500 GB SATA 7200 rpm 6 Gb/s SFF HDD 1 TB SATA 7200 rpm 6 Gb/s SFF HDD
SATA solid state drives	HP 256 GB SATA 6Gb/s SSD
PCIe SSDs¹	HP Z Turbo Drive G2 256 GB MLC (Z2 Mini) HP Z Turbo Drive G2 256 GB TLC (Z2 Mini) HP Z Turbo Drive G2 512 GB MLC (Z2 Mini) note: The HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (NVMe) is not supported with Windows 7 32-bit.

note:
¹PCIe card installed in standard PCIe x4 slot.

note:
For storage drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 36 GB (for Windows 10) of system disk is reserved for system recovery software.

Graphics

Specification	Description
Integrated	Intel HD Graphics P530 (on select processors) Intel HD Graphics 530 Entry 3D NVIDIA Quadro M620 2 GB Graphics (Z2 Mini Performance base unit only)

note:
Intermixing integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards in order to drive more than three displays can be enabled using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only discrete graphics when four or more displays are to be supported. Six display solution, achieved using a combination of Intel HD graphics and NVIDIA Quadro graphics, is supported on Windows 10 only.

Memory

Specification	Description
Memory	(2) SODIMM slots note: Two channels of DDR4 memory are supported. To realize full performance at least one DIMM must be inserted into each channel. Up to 32 GB ECC/non-ECC supported DDR4 2133 MT/s note: Transfer rates up to 2133 MT/s. The CPUs determine the speed at which the memory is clocked. If a 2133 MT/s capable CPU is used in the system, the maximum speed the memory runs at is 2133 MT/s regardless of the specified speed of the memory.
DDR4-2400 ECC Unbuffered SODIMMs - CTO	HP 8 GB (1x8 GB) DDR4-2400 ECC RAM HP 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-2400 ECC RAM HP 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4-2400 ECC RAM
DDR4-2400 non-ECC Unbuffered SODIMMs - CTO	HP 4 GB (1x4 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 8 GB (2x4 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 8 GB (1x8 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM
DDR4-2400 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs - AMO	HP 8 GB (1x8 GB) DDR4-2400 ECC RAM HP 16 GB (1x16 GB) DDR4-2400 ECC RAM HP 4 GB (1x4 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 8 GB (1x8 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM HP 16 GB (1x16 GB) DDR4-2400 non-ECC RAM

note:
Only unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs are supported.

Audio

Specification	Description
Audio	Integrated Realtek HD ALC221-VB CTIA headset supported

Optical drives

Specification	Description
Optical drives	HP External Ultra-Slim DVD-RW Drive

note:
Actual speeds vary. Does not permit copying of commercially available DVD movies or other copyright protected materials. Double-layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive might not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. With Blu-ray, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues might arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they might require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display might require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this workstation.

Networking

Specification	Description
Networking	Integrated Intel I219LM PCIe GbE Controller (Intel vPro with Intel AMT 11.0) note: The integrated network connection is required to support Intel vPro technology. If AMT is provisioned, network teaming with the integrated LAN port is not possible. Intel 8265 Wireless LAN (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2 Module

note:
"Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.

Input devices

Specification	Description
Input devices	HP USB 1000 dpi Laser Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse HP USB CCID SmartCard Keyboard HP USB Business Slim Keyboard HP Wireless Business Slim Keyboard

Ports/slots/bays

Specification	Description
Ports, side	(2) USB 3.0 data ports (1 charging) (1) Headset/microphone combo
Ports, rear	Z2 Mini Performance¹ (4) DisplayPort (DP 1.2) outputs from NVIDIA Quadro M620 graphics (2) USB 3.0 (2) USB 3.1 G1 Type-C (1) Serial port (optional) (1) RJ-45 (LoM) note: ¹Capable of supporting 6 displays using a combination of Intel HD graphics and NVIDIA Quadro graphics. Supported on Windows 10 only. Z2 Mini Entry (3) DisplayPort (DP 1.2) outputs from Intel HD graphics (2) USB 3.0 (1) Serial port (optional) (1) RJ-45 (LoM)
Expansion slots	(1) 30 mm (1.18 in) M.2 slot (PCIe Gen3 x1) note: For WLAN/BT M.2 module only (1) 80 mm (3.15 in) M.2 slot (PCIe Gen3 x4)
Expansion bays	(1) internal 6.35 cm (2.5 in) bay (for SATA HDDs & SSDs only)

System board

Specification	Description
System board form factor	200 mm x 200 mm (7.87 x 7.87 in)
Processor socket	Single LGA 1151
CPU bus speed	DMI link between CPU & PCH (Performance comparable to PCIe Gen3 x4)
Chipset	Intel PCH C236
Memory expansion slots	(2) SODIMM DDR4 memory slots
Memory type supported	DDR4, UDIMM (Unbuffered), ECC and non-ECC
Memory modes	Non-interleaved for single channel Interleaved when both channels are populated
Memory speed supported	2133 MHz DDR4 for Skylake processors; pre-enabled for 2400 MHz DDR4
Maximum memory	32 GB note: Maximum memory capacities assume 64-bit operating systems, such as Windows 7 Professional 64-bit or Red Hat Linux 64-bit.
Memory Protection	ECC available on data note: Requires ECC DIMMs to be installed, as well as a CPU that supports ECC.
Memory configuration (supported)	4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB non-ECC/8 GB and 16 GB ECC unbuffered DIMMs supported ECC and non-ECC memory DIMMs cannot be mixed on the same system.
SATA	Integrated (1) Serial ATA interface (6Gb/s SATA)
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics P530 (on select processors) A region of system memory is reserved and dedicated to the graphics display. Microsoft DirectX 12.1, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 2.0 supported on Intel HD Graphics P530 DP 1.2 graphics ports integrated Up to 3 simultaneous displays supported across DP outputs Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Network controller	Integrated Ethernet PHY Connection I219LM Management capabilities: WOL, PXE 2.1, and AMT 11.0
Serial	(1) rear port (configurable option)
Flash ROM	Yes
CPU fan header	Yes Additional CPU/GFX Cooler (Z2 Mini Performance only)
Front control panel/speaker header	Side In/Out
CMOS battery holder - lithium	Yes
Integrated trusted platform module	TPM 2.0
Power supply headers	Yes Single DC-in jack for external power supplies
Power switch, power LED, and hard drive LED header	Power and failure LED combined in the front power switch HDD LED and DC-in LED combined within one port on the Rear In/Out. The LED is lit once the AC power is plugged in. As soon as the system is booted up, the LED functions as a standard HDD activity LED.
Clear password jumper	Yes

Power supply

Specification	Description
Power supply	External note: Customers placing their system in an enclosure should design their solution to accommodate the size of the external power supply for the Z2 Mini. Z2 Mini G3 Performance 200 W 89% efficiency at 230 Vac Z2 Mini G3 Entry 135 W 88% efficiency at 115 Vac
Operating voltage range	115-230 VAC
Rated voltage range	100-240 VAC
Rated line frequency	50-60 Hz
Operating line frequency range	47-63 Hz
Rated input current	Z2 Mini G3 Performance: 2.9 A at 90 Vac Z2 Mini G3 Entry: 1.9 A at 90 Vac
ENERGY STAR qualified (configuration dependent)	Yes
FEMP standby power compliant	Yes, with Wake-on-LAN disabled: <1 W in S5- Power Off
Surge tolerant full ranging power supply (withstands power surges up to 2000 V)	Yes

Physical specifications

Specification	Description
Form factor	Mini form factor The Z2 Mini G3 can either be placed flat on the desktop or mounted behind a display or under a desk. note: If mounted behind a display, additional HP hardware is needed for the display VESA mount.
Dimensions	58.0 x 216.0 x 216.0 mm (2.28 x 8.5 x 8.5 in) (Standard desktop orientation)
Weight	Minimum Weight 2.04 kg (4.50 lbs) Maximum Weight 2.11 kg (4.65 lbs) note: Weight varies depending upon configuration. Maximum supported weight (desktop orientation) 35.0 kg (77.16 lbs)

Software/OS

Specification	Description
Preinstalled	Windows 10 Pro 64¹ Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro 64)¹ ² Linux ready
Supported	Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation note: One-year paper license available. Not available preinstalled. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.7, 7.2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP4, 12 SP1
Software	HP Performance Advisor note: Supports Windows 10 only. Also available as a free download. HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 7.1 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI (Windows only) HP Client Security Software

¹Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems might require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 automatic updates are always enabled. ISP fees might apply and additional requirements might apply over time for updates.

²This system is preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional software and also comes with a license and media for Windows 10 Pro software. You can only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions requires you to uninstall one version and install the other version. You must back up all data before uninstalling and installing operating systems to avoid loss of your data.

note:
HP Cloud Recovery download tool (Cloud Recovery Client) is available under Software and Drivers section on the support page.

Environmental

Specification	Description
Temperature	Operating: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F) Non-operating: -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)
Humidity	Operating: 8% to 85% RH, non-condensing Non-operating: 8% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Maximum altitude	Operating: 3,000 m (9,842.52 ft) Storage: 9,100 m (29,855.6 ft)
Dynamic	Shock Operating: ½-sine: 40 g, 2-3 ms Non-operating: ½-sine: 160 cm/s, 2-3 ms (~100 g) square: 422 cm/s, 20 g Vibration Operating random: 0.5 g (rms), 5-300 Hz Non-operating random: 2.0 g (rms), 10-500 Hz note: Values represent individual shock events and do not indicate repetitive shock events. Values do not indicate continuous vibration.
Cooling	Above 1,524 m (5,000 ft) altitude, maximum operating temperature is derated by 1° C (1.8° F) per 305 m (1,000.66 ft) elevation increase.
Security	HP keyed cable lock, 10 mm (.39 in)