HP Z2 Mini G3

The HP Z2 Mini G3 is the first mini workstation designed for Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) released in December of 2016. This reliable system is praised for its quietness, small design, inside accessibility, and its ability to run up to three high resolution displays at once. This high-performance, compact system was created by HP Development Company’s experienced designers.

This workstation is the first of the Mini Workstation series and it features two models: Standard and Performance. Each model boasts 3 DisplayPorts, 4 USB 3.0 ports, a RJ-45 LAN Port, a headphone/microphone combination jack, a WLAN as well as bluetooth module, and the Performance edition also includes two Type-C USB ports.

The G3 was replaced by the G4 edition in July of 2018.

*(HP Development Company, 2016, p. 14)

This version of the HP Z2 Mini Workstation series can be identified by its name G3 and by its product number 1LE81UP#ABA on the black label underneath the device.

Weight:

• Standard: 1.87 kg (4.12 lb)
• Performance: 2.08 (4.58 lb)

Dimensions:

• Height: 58 mm (2.3 in)
• Width: 216 mm (8.5 in)
• Length: 216 mm (8.5 in)

Processor Technology:

• Standard: 6^th Generation Intel Core Processor (65 Watts)
• Performance or Standard: 5^th Generation Intel Xeon Processor (80 Watts)

Power Supply:

• Standard: 135 Watt External Power
• Performance: 200 Watt External Power

Memory Technology:

• Standard: 2133 MHz; 4GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB ECC unbuffered SODIMM
• Performance: 2133 MHz; 8 GB, or 16 GB non-ECC unbuffered SODIMM

Graphics:

• NVIDIA Quadro M620, 2GB Graphics Card
• Also supports Intel HD Graphics 510 Core, 530 Core, or P530 Xeon Processors

I/O Technology:

• Standard Models
  • 3 DisplayPort 1.2
  • 4 USB 3.0 ports
  • RJ-45 LAN Port
  • Headphone/Microphone combination jack
  • WLAN and Bluetooth Module*
• Performance Models
  • 4 USB 3.0 ports
  • 4 DisplayPort 1.2
  • 2 Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
  • RJ-45 LAN port
  • Headphone/Microphone jack
  • WLAN and Bluetooth Modules
• Storage Devices
  • 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive (9.5 mm height)
  • M.2 2280 Z Turbo Drive
  • Up to 2 TB max storage

Source: HP Z2 Mini G3 Maintenance and Service Guide

HP Z2 Mini G3 Maintenance and Service Guide

HP Development Company’s Support Page

HP Development Company’s Replacement Guide Database

HP Z2 Mini G3 on Amazon

Tom’s Guide Customer Review

TechRadar Customer Review