HP Z2 Mini delivers server-grade power in a 2.3 by 8.5inch package

HP has unveiled the world's first mini workstation designed for users in CAD and other compute-intensive industries. The HP Z2 Mini Workstation is said to deliver breakthrough power and versatility, and at 2.3” high, is 90% smaller than a traditional business-class tower.

Building from the HP Z240 SFF, the HP Z2 Mini Workstation is claimed to be twice as powerful as any commercial mini PC on the market today and has the ability to support six displays out of the box. The HP Z2 Mini was designed for CAD users demanding smaller hardware without compromising acoustics and performance and mission-critical reliability.

The HP Z2 Mini Workstation is said to be capable of designing anything from state-of-the-art electronics to home and office buildings. The workstation, running Windows 10 Pro or Linux, comes equipped with next generation Intel Xeon processors, NVIDIA professional graphics and the availability of HP Z Turbo Drive for handling large files.

Jeff Wood, vice president and general manager, Workstations and Thin Clients, HP, said: “HP redefined the workstation in 2009 with the introduction of the HP Z series, and now once again is disrupting the category with the new HP Z2 Mini Workstation - the ultimate combination of space efficiency, elegance and power for our customers and partners.”

The compact workstation is claimed to provide users with numerous versatility options: on/under the desk, behind an HP Z display, or on a wall. HP engineers created custom designed fans and a cooling system for acoustics that are said to be 63% quieter than an HP business-class mini PC, for workstation customers that need mission-critical reliability.