Solution guide Why choose a mobile workstation? When it comes to powerful computing on the go, mobile workstations are in a class of their own, providing a spectrum of performance, reliability and expandability that extends well beyond the capabilities of standard mobile computers. Solution Guide | Why choose a mobile workstation? HP recommends Windows. While HP EliteBook 800 series Notebooks can provide you with excellent value, HP ZBook Mobile Workstations deliver superb performance, outstanding reliability and wide-ranging scalability as well as a range of screen sizes to fit various needs. HP ZBook Mobile HP EliteBook 800 series HP ZBook Mobile Workstations are designed Notebook Workstations* for the demands of users Form factors Form factors who work with professional • 14.0-inch diagonal • 15.6-inch diagonal and technical applications, • 15.6-inch diagonal • 17.0-inch diagonal large and complex datasets Operating systems1,2 Operating systems1,2 • Windows 10 Pro 64 • Windows 10 Pro 64 or intricate 3D models. • Windows 8.1 Pro 64 • Windows 10 Home 64 • Windows 7 Professional 64 • Windows 7 Professional 64 (available through (available through downgrade rights downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro) from Windows 10 Pro 64) • Windows 7 Professional 64 • Ubuntu Linux • FreeDOS 2.0 • FreeDOS 2.0 Performance Performance • Intel® CoreTM i3, i5, i7 processors • Intel® CoreTM i3, i5, i7 processors • Up to 16 GB non-ECC memory3 • Intel® Xeon® quad-core processor5 • Up to 500 GB storage4 • Up to 64 GB ECC memory3 • Up to 4 TB storage4 • Two ThunderboltTM 315 (supporting DP 1.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, PCIe) • Up to dual HP Z Turbo Drive G2 (NVMe PCIe SSD) for accelerated storage performance • Support for up to UHD display options • HP DreamColor12 panel option Reliability Reliability • MIL-STD-810G testing6 All the reliability features in the • HP DuraCase HP EliteBook 800 series Notebook plus: • HP DuraKeys • More MIL-STD-810G testing6 • Precision stamped full magnesium • Rigorous ISV testing and certifications alloy chassis • Productivity-boosting software tools • Chemically strengthened glass touchpad such as HP Performance Advisor and • Cast titanium alloy display latch HP Remote Graphics Software preloaded Graphics Graphics AMD Radeon™ graphics ISV-certified, workstation-caliber AMD FireProTM or NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics Warranty Warranty 1/1/0 or 3/3/0 support; on site service 3/3/3 or 3/3/0 support** is extra * Many workstation technologies are selectable options. Specifications can vary by workstation platform. ** Varies by region 2 Solution Guide | Why choose a mobile workstation? HP recommends Windows. Take performance to new HP Remote Graphics Software Work like you’re local with transfer speeds extremes up to 60 fps for your most demanding applications. HP Remote Graphics Software Leave the performance bottleneck behind (RGS) takes the mobility of your workstation with HP ZBooks. With industry-leading to a whole new level13. Now you can leave processing, storage, graphics, and system your HP ZBook docked at the office and management components HP has engineered connect from home while still getting that a total system approach to define new levels HP ZBooks help you high end workstation performance you of overall performance. spend less time waiting and need and expect. Not only can you view the session, but you can collaborate with Intel Processor Technology more time creating with multiple remote users by streaming your High-performance Intel® Xeon® processors local workstation screen across the cloud industry-leading processing, are validated and tested by Intel and HP to your team’s individual devices or pulling graphics and innovative for demanding workstation applications. multiple remote feeds to a single PC. Every Besides supporting greater reliability with HP Z Workstation includes an HP RGS sender technologies. ECC memory, Intel® Xeon® processors offer license ready to activate and an HP RGS up to 29% performance gains over equivalent receiver can be downloaded for any PC, Mac®, Intel® CoreTM processors on the HP Entry MacBook®, Windows tablet or thin client. And Workstations.7 with advanced touch recognition features on HP RGS 7 you can easily do real work with Storage solutions to meet your needs workstation-class applications on an HP High-performance storage solutions are ZBook or tablet. To learn more, see hp.com/ required for demanding workflows. go/rgs. HP ZBooks offer high reliability and performance with storage capacities up to ThunderboltTM 3 4 TB. With 2.5” and M.2 storage bay options, Connect to a multitude of devices through a you can choose from SATA HDD, SATA SSD, single port with the versatile Thunderbolt™ 3. and NVMe PCIe SSD options. You can connect via Thunderbolt, DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.1, and PCIe. Power two 4K displays The HP Z Turbo Drive G2 is a remarkably @ 60 Hz, daisy chain up to 6 devices, and affordable and innovative NVMe PCIe-based transfer data at speeds up to 40 Gb/s—double SSD storage solution. It revolutionizes that of previous generation Thunderbolt. The how your HP ZBook handles large files— possibilities are endless. HP ZBook Studio, significantly reducing boot up, calculation and ZBook 15 G3 and ZBook 17 G3 offer dual graphics response times (even with 4K video). Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. To learn more, see hp.com/go/zturbo. Performance on display Leading-edge professional graphics HP ZBooks come with a variety of display Extensive HP testing over a wide choices from FHD up to UHD/4K resolutions. range of graphics cards, simulating real-world UHD/4K panels offer extremely high resolution customer workloads and stress tests (3840 x 2160) for maximum screen real estate that far exceed typical usage, translate into and vibrant, clear pictures. The HP ZBook 15u higher quality drivers that customers trust. offers a touch option. Strong relationships with NVIDIA® and AMD help us quickly resolve any issues. That’s how HP DreamColor Technology we give your HP ZBook graphics solutions that feature optimized thermal and power design, Take color accuracy to the next level wide-ranging application certification and a and achieve maximum impact with the three-year limited warranty. HP DreamColor Display. Designed by color professionals and digital content creators, HP Performance Advisor HP DreamColor is the power tool they use to produce trusted results. Featuring a palette of Get the most out of your ZBook from day one. over one billion colors, you’ll get precise color With HP Performance Advisor pre-installed accuracy and predictable color across your on every HP ZBook, you can spend more time entire digital workflow. working, processing and designing and less time troubleshooting IT. This exclusive HP software wizard helps configure, customize and optimize your system for each new application and driver you install. To learn more, see hp.com/go/performanceadvisor. 3 Solution Guide | Why choose a mobile workstation? HP recommends Windows. Mission-critical reliability Safe and secure HP offers a variety of scalable hardware, We understand your work is critical and software, and BIOS-based security features system down time or failure is not an to help you defend your organization against option. HP ZBooks are designed and tested viruses and other threats. These integrated to comprehensively address reliability security features safeguard what matters to in all its forms, so you can rest assured you the most—your data, device and identity. your workstation will keep up in the most demanding environments. • An optional fingerprint reader and integrated Smart Card Reader help keep Ultimately, our intense focus Business-rugged design your identity secure. on reliability gives you HP ZBooks are designed to stand up to the rigors of users who are constantly on • HP SureStart goes to work at startup— greater peace of mind when the go. HP uses third party vendors to test making sure your ZBook is protected from malicious or unanticipated malware running professional the ZBooks to military standards for drop, vibration, dust, temperature, and altitude.6 attacks. It’s designed to automatically applications on the restore the BIOS within 30 seconds if it is ever attacked or corrupted. HP ZBook. You know Tested beyond industry standards HP knows you challenge your workstations that you have a system • Secure Erase enables you to permanently every day, so HP does too. HP Z Workstation destroy data on your hard drive in that is designed, tested, and engineers conduct 115,000 hours of rigorous preparation for your system disposal or testing to ensure world-class reliability. In redeployment. proven for the work you do. brutal three-axis testing—where frequency, voltage, and temperature are varied—our Engineered BIOS engineers push the limits of processors, memory, and other system parts. This HP BIOS helps hardware compatibility and three-axis testing uses proprietary tools increases workstation reliability by reducing and techniques, and stresses components power consumption through preset sleep in ways that help detect potential design states, adjustable fan speeds that maximize or component weaknesses that would operating efficiency, and power management otherwise go unnoticed. In some cases, features. rigorous qualification enables us to find 115,000 Independent Software Vendor (ISV) issues that have been previously overlooked by our component vendors. We have strong certification hours of testing relationships and influence with these HP supports an extensive list of application vendors, which enable us to obtain and partners and works closely with many integrate improved components into our software vendors to ensure that these systems, many of which are unique to applications work smoothly and flawlessly HP Z Workstations. on HP ZBooks in all possible configurations. HP also provides a test suite to graphics ECC memory for data integrity vendors, to help increase the reliability Memory errors can happen anywhere, and stability of industry-standard graphics anytime—with consequences as disastrous products. Learn more about how HP’s as a system crash in the middle of a critical relationships power you.