What is the HP Z Turbo Drive and how is it different than the M.2 and mSATA drives previously offered?
The HP Z Turbo drive is a PCIe interface SSD drive that is faster than the previously offered SATA connection. It reduces
boot up, calculation, and graphics response times (even with 4K video) and revolutionizes how your HP ZBook Mobile
Workstation handles large files. It is a remarkably affordable and innovative storage solution for fast data access.
Thunderbolt™ 2
Why did HP decide to include a Thunderbolt™ 2
3
port on the new HP ZBook 15/17 Mobile Workstations?
Thunderbolt™ 2
3
provides the highest speed I/O and is required by the most demanding users to maximize the overall
performance of the workstation.
Why didn’t HP include Thunderbolt™ support on the HP ZBook 14/15u G2?
The HP ZBook 14 G2 and 15u G2 are highly mobile workstation platforms that do not have the same throughput
requirements as the HP ZBook 15 and 17 products. With a highly portable chassis, the HP ZBook 14 G2 and 15u G2 meet
the needs of customers demanding performance and portability with few compromises. Even though Thunderbolt™ was
not added, four USB 3.0 ports will be available.
Is the Thunderbolt™ port on the HP ZBook 15/17 G2 Mobile Workstations “Thunderbolt™ 2” or first-generation
Thunderbolt™?
The HP ZBook 15 G2 and 17 G2 have Thunderbolt™ 2
3
ports standard.
How does Thunderbolt™ 2
3
compare to USB 3.0?
Thunderbolt™ 2
3
provides 4x the throughput of USB 3.0.
What is the difference between Thunderbolt™ and Thunderbolt™ 2
3
?
Bandwidth. Thunderbolt™ enables 10 Gbps; Thunderbolt™ 2
3
is 20 Gbps.
What are the top features of the Thunderbolt™ 2
3
?
Top features include:
• 20 GB/s per channel, bidirectional, dual-protocol, PC interconnect
• Thunderbolt™ 2 connector is backward compatible to mini-DisplayPort (mDP) connector
• Supports legacy DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ devices
• Daisy chain up to 6 Thunderbolt™ devices and 1 native DisplayPort display
Operating systems
What operating systems (OSs) are available on the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations?
A variety of OSs are available, including the following: (Please note that the exact OSs carried by each workstation vary by
product. For more information, see individual product data sheets and QuickSpecs.)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
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• Genuine Windows 8.1 Professional 64
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• Genuine Windows 8.1 64
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• Ubuntu Linux® version 14.04
Is dual OS preload an option?
Dual OS preload will not be offered due to restrictions of licensing agreements.
What type of Windows 7 32-bit support is available?
Windows 7 32-bit is available as a pre-installed operating system; therefore, there is recovery media available. Please
note that drivers are available on the web as it is a supported OS.
Do the HP ZBook Mobile Workstations support Linux®?
Yes. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® Desktop/Workstation is available as a “drop-in-the-box” 1 year paper license. RHEL 4
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