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Manufacturer codeA40MCET
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About the HP Z2 Tower G1i
HP A40MCET is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9; internal memory: 64 GB; total storage capacity: 2 TB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code A40MCET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel Core Ultra 9
- Processor model
- 285K
- Memory (RAM)
- 64 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 2 TB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Pro
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HP Z2 Tower G1i specifications
Manufacturer code: A40MCET · Icecat product 130885722 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | 285K |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening8 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Introduction year | 2025 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3205 |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage26 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel W880 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 643.74 |
|---|
Connections & wireless13 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 700 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features3 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| HP Support Assistant | Yes |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on |
| Product type | Workstation |
| Colour name | Black |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Depth | 426 mm |
| Height | 175 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 kg |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to cus |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
|---|
Further product details37 details
| Performance cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Maximum turbo power | 250 W |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory module type | UDIMM |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Memory data transfer rate | 5600 MT/s |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Performance |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of 5.25" bays | 1 |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | Yes |
| HP Artificial Intelligence | AI Workstation, AI PC |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199251982750 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Low halogen | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. |
| Support service included | HP 3y NBD Onsite WS Bundling. For terms and conditions, please visit https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA5-6385EEE & https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA5-7123EEGB.pdf |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 520.728 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 3.376 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 2.252 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 117.384 |
| UNSPSC-code | 43211515 |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Package width | 590 mm |
| Package depth | 490 mm |
| Package height | 295 mm |
| Package weight | 12.5 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8471500000 |
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