Full Size
Z Tower Power
at Half the Size
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.
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.
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.
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
G9 Datasheet
G9 QuickSpecs
G8 QuickSpecs
See Support Page Z2 SFF G9
See Support Page Z2 SFF G8
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
2.6x
faster CPU raytracing14
Current Generation
Previous Generation
2.5x
faster rendering15
Current Generation
Previous Generation
2.7x
higher processor performance16
Current Generation
Previous Generation
2.3x
faster rendering17
Current Generation
Previous Generation
2.5x
faster rendering18
Current Generation
Previous Generation
2.1x
faster rendering19
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.
Third party software sold separately.
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.
Third party software sold separately.
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.
Third party software sold separately.
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
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Power button
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HDD Activity LED & Power
button LED
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Universal audio jack
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2x Type-A SuperSpeed USB
10Gbps signaling rate port
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2x Type-A SuperSpeed USB
10Gbps signaling rate port
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Type-C® SuperSpeed USB
20Gbps signaling rate port
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Media Card Reader 4.0
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Slim ODD bay
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Shared internal/external 3.5" bay
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Audio line out
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2x DisplayPort 1.4
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Flex I/O module
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2x Hi-Speed USB 480Mbps
signaling rate port
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3x Type A SuperSpeed USB
5Gbps signaling rate port
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Hi-Speed USB 480Mbps
signaling rate port
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WLAN Antenna
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2nd serial port
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RJ-45
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Release latch
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Power connector
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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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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 41% performance improvement for multi-threaded workflows.7 Easily change to Performance Mode or Quiet Mode with a BIOS setting.
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.
HP Remote System Controller
HP Remote
System Controller
A complete remote out-of-band management solution to manage a workstation fleet all from a single interface.
HP Anyware
Collaborate
Remotely
Access high-performance
Z workstation power from anywhere with remote software.20
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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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, the NVIDIA logo, and NVIDIA NGC, NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA RAPIDS, NVIDIA RTX are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States 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.
- 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.
- Sold separately or as an optional feature.
- 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.
- Optional feature that must be configured at purchase.
- 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.
- 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.
- Compared to Performance Mode. Performance improvement based on Z2 Tower G9 with 64GB of memory, 1TB NVMe, Windows 11 22H2 OS, RTX A4000, i7-14700 CPU using Blender OpenData CPU Render and Arnold 2023 CPU multi-core benchmarking.
- Sold separately or as an optional feature.
- Error Correction Code (ECC) memory is only available on Intel® Xeon® processor options.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Based on HP internal testing using SPECapc SOLIDWORKS 2022 CPU Raytrace benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Based on HP internal testing using Autodesk Revit 2024 RFO Render benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Based on HP internal testing using PugetBench for Adobe After Effects Multi-Core Score benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Based on HP internal testing using SPECapc PTC Creo 9 Render Studio benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Based on HP internal testing using V-Ray 5 CPU benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Based on HP internal testing using Blender OpenData classroom CPU benchmark comparing Z2 SFF G8 with Intel® Core™ i9-11900K, NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX 3000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024; and Z2 SFF G9 with Intel® Core™ i9-14900K, NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-4800MHz of memory, and 1TB NVMe with Windows 11 Pro 22H2, and latest www.hp.com BIOS and Graphics Driver as of March 2024.
- Network access required.
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