HP Inc BN5M6UT#ABA HP SmartBuy Z2 SFF G1i Workstation Desktop
Overview
The HP SmartBuy Z2 SFF G1i (BN5M6UT#ABA) is a small-form-factor workstation built around Intel's 15th-generation Core Ultra 9 285K — a 24-core processor (8 performance cores + 16 efficiency cores) running up to 5.7 GHz boost — paired with 32GB of memory, a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 GPU. The integrated Intel AI Boost NPU delivers up to 13 TOPs of dedicated neural processing, contributing to a total platform performance of up to 36 TOPs. This is the configuration to reach for in video analytics workstations, VMS server builds, and security operations center desktops where GPU-accelerated inference and fast local storage matter — all in a chassis that fits under a desk or mounts behind a monitor.
Compatibility
The Z2 SFF G1i is designed to run Windows-based VMS and video analytics platforms that require a discrete professional GPU. The Quadro RTX 4000 supports CUDA and OpenCL workloads used by enterprise VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon Control Center, and Hanwha Wisenet WAVE. The platform's 36-TOPs AI performance supports real-time edge analytics offload for AI-enabled camera streams. The NVMe SSD configuration accelerates simultaneous read/write of high-bitrate video without the latency of SATA-based storage. Verify specific VMS GPU driver compatibility with the VMS vendor before deployment — Quadro drivers and GeForce drivers behave differently under sustained concurrent decode loads.
Installation Notes
Physical footprint is 19.50 × 8.00 × 15.50 in and unit weight is 14.20 lb — account for both in rack-adjacent or under-desk deployments. The 285K processor carries a 125W base power draw with a 250W maximum turbo power ceiling; ensure the circuit and UPS sizing account for peak load under sustained GPU + CPU workload. The SFF chassis limits internal expansion relative to tower-class workstations — confirm slot availability against your intended PCIe add-in card requirements before ordering.
