HP Introduces Z6 G5 A Workstation Based on AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO

[GFreeman]

Today, HP unveiled the newest addition to the Z by HP workstation lineup: the HP Z6 G5 A, a cutting-edge desktop workstation designed to meet the demanding needs of virtual production, 3D rendering, AI, and machine learning professionals. With the highest number of cores ever in a Z by HP workstation and the ability to configure up to 3 high-performance graphics cards, the Z6 G5 A is set to revolutionize productivity and performance.

Powered by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO CPU, the Z6 G5 A features up to 96 cores in a single workstation CPU, allowing users to create and render simultaneously on intensive projects. With space for up to 3 high-end NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs or AMD GPUs and eight memory channels, the Z6 G5 A is perfect for tearing through virtual production, 3D modeling tasks, or complex, advanced data sets.



"The HP Z6 G5 A is a groundbreaking workstation that embodies the perfect fusion of maximized cores and powerful graphics," said Jim Nottingham, Senior Vice President and Division President, Advanced Compute and Solutions, HP Inc. "Our team at HP is dedicated to empowering professionals across the fields of virtual production, 3D rendering, and data science with a robust and reliable solution that not only meets, but exceeds, performance expectations. The Z6 G5 A is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in workstation technology."

"At AMD, we are proud to have our Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 Series processors power the new HP Z6 G5 A workstation, a cutting-edge solution that caters to the diverse and demanding requirements of today's complex workflows.," said Jason Banta, corporate vice president and GM, OEM PCs. "Our collaboration with HP exemplifies our shared vision of pushing the boundaries of innovation and customer satisfaction, delivering a robust and reliable solution that exceed expectations in the ever-evolving field of high-performance compute."

Maximized Cores. Astounding Graphics. Unbound Potential.
The Z6 G5 A can tear through virtual production or 3D modeling tasks as well as data science workflows like AI and machine learning. With an innovative system design and the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7000 WX-Series CPU, the Z6 G5 A packs a staggering number of cores into a single workstation for higher productivity.

The Z6 G5 A also offers plenty of room to expand as demands change, with space for up to three high-end GPUs and flexible storage options with front-accessible, hot-swappable NVMe drives for quick and easy access to large files. The redesigned layout of this generation Z by HP desktop workstation increases airflow, ensuring the system remains cool even at peak performance, while intelligent fan control tunes the fan speeds in real-time using over 20 temperature sensors to maintain whisper-quiet operation. With 360,000 hours of rigorous testing, MIL-STD testing, and certification for professional applications, the HP Z6 G5 A is built to endure. As part of the World's Most Sustainable PC Portfolio, HP's commitment to sustainability is reinforced in the design, built with 40% recycled plastics, and is planned to be EPEAT Gold-certified, reflecting the company's dedication to helping the environmental impact of its products.

In today's hybrid work environment, being able to tap into exceptional remote performance is a top priority. The HP Anyware solution allows for a color-accurate, low-latency experience for 3D VFX, AI, and machine learning workflows under varying network connections, and the HP Anyware Remote System Controller enables IT managers to monitor and manage workstation fleets without compromising control. Additionally, the Z by HP Data Science Stack Manager streamlines access to the best open-source software solutions in a user-friendly platform for data scientists and AI creators. The HP Z6 G5 A supports WSL2, bringing the ability to run Linux within the Windows ecosystem and offering easy access to tools from the Z by HP Data Science Stack Manager and the new Z by HP AI Studio.

HP Z6 G5 A Features:
Create, render, process—all at once.

• Do it all - with efficient performance per watt - on the Z6 G5 A. The system design packs up to 96 cores in a single workstation CPU with room for up to 3 high-end GPUs.

Expandable. Flexible. Whisper Quiet.

• Designed to pack all the power and components you need now with room to grow—without throttling. Get maximum expandability with up to 6 PCIe slots (up to gen 5) and 12 NVMe SSDs.

Comprehensive Security. Trusted Reliability.

• The Z6 G5 A has undergone 360K hours of rigorous testing, MIL-STD testing, and is certified for pro apps. With HP Wolf Security for Business, it's protected below, in, and above the OS.

Discover the power of the HP Z6 G5 A workstation and revolutionize your workflow, unleashing new data-driven insights and unparalleled performance for your most demanding projects. Create, render, and process all at once with the new HP Z6 G5 A and unlock the full potential of your most demanding projects.

Pricing and Availability
The HP Z6 G5 A is expected to be available in November 2023 on HP.com/Z with availability in select countries later this year.

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[FoulOnWhite]

3 high-end NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs or AMD GPUs and eight memory channels, How big is that case, it doesn't look that big.

 

[GFreeman]

3 high-end NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs or AMD GPUs and eight memory channels, How big is that case, it doesn't look that big.

Added another picture that should give you an idea about the size of the case.

 

[bonehead123]

A) With all the high-end hdwr this can supposedly support, it does NOT appear to have much room for fans/rads etc.... so that's gonna be one HOT-ASSED throttle-master if so....

B) Is it my imagination, but are those spots on the front panel that look like they are for optical drives or hot-swap HDD cages really just dummy blanks ? Cause it does not appear that there is much if any space behind them for the actual hdwr ??? Maybe it's just crappy renders that make it look like that

 

[booger]

Man there is like no space for airflow within this case!

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

A) With all the high-end hdwr this can supposedly support, it does NOT appear to have much room for fans/rads etc.... so that's gonna be one HOT-ASSED throttle-master if so....

B) Is it my imagination, but are those spots on the front panel that look like they are for optical drives or hot-swap HDD cages really just dummy blanks ? Cause it does not appear that there is much if any space behind them for the actual hdwr ??? Maybe it's just crappy renders that make it look like that

A) high RPM fans my friend. These suckers will get LOUD. Or they'll be rack mounted with the servers in a 60f room.

B) that panel with the blue rectangle can be pulled up, revealing the mounts. It's HP tool less system.

 

[bonehead123]

A) high RPM fans my friend. These suckers will get LOUD. Or they'll be rack mounted with the servers in a 60f room.

B) that panel with the blue rectangle can be pulled up, revealing the mounts. It's HP tool less system.

A) Perhaps, but there still appears to only be room for 2 fans in the front, of which most of their airflow will be blocked/reduced by the HDD cages or other hdwr....rack mounting the machine would probably help though...

B) Yes I see that panel now, but the pic would have been more useful if it were shown in the UP position or removed and layed off to the side, for illustration purposes anywayz

 

[HBSound]

clean!

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

A) Perhaps, but there still appears to only be room for 2 fans in the front, of which most of their airflow will be blocked/reduced by the HDD cages or other hdwr....rack mounting the machine would probably help though...

B) Yes I see that panel now, but the pic would have been more useful if it were shown in the UP position or removed and layed off to the side, for illustration purposes anywayz

The airflow from the front fan wont have anything to do with the HDD cages. The rear fan is a CPU exhaust. What isnt shown here is the ducting that goes from those fans to the CPU/GPUs. You can do a surprising amount with ducting. Back in the day dell was cooling 140 watt pentium Ds with a single 80mm fan.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

A) With all the high-end hdwr this can supposedly support, it does NOT appear to have much room for fans/rads etc.... so that's gonna be one HOT-ASSED throttle-master if so....

B) Is it my imagination, but are those spots on the front panel that look like they are for optical drives or hot-swap HDD cages really just dummy blanks ? Cause it does not appear that there is much if any space behind them for the actual hdwr ??? Maybe it's just crappy renders that make it look like that

Looks like it would be a pain to wire up too. Notice there no cables on the three GPU's or sata drives. How would the SATA/POWER cables fit behind the side panel?

Pic with Ducting on-

Somewhere it has 4x front NVME bays too

 

[Sarajiel]

Added another picture that should give you an idea about the size of the case.

You might actually want to request the proper press materials from HP since, according to HP's website, the photos you have posted here are from the HP Z6 G5, the Intel Xeon version.

HP Z6 G5 A front view

HP gives the dimensions as: 44.45 x 16.89 x 46.48 cm; This implies that there will be the usual rackmount kit available to use the workstation as a 4U case in a 19" rack.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

You might actually want to request the proper press materials from HP since, according to HP's website, the photos you have posted here are from the HP Z6 G5, the Intel Xeon version.

HP Z6 G5 A front view

HP gives the dimensions as: 44.45 x 16.89 x 46.48 cm; This implies that there will be the usual rackmount kit available to use the workstation as a 4U case in a 19" rack.

I found this pic of the interior of the AMD version. Cant find anything bigger. The other pics are indeed from the intel version.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/workstations/z6-a.html

Notice the 2 and 1 video card setup.

 

[sepheronx]

I love it, I absolutely love it.

 

[Icon Charlie]

This is more or less a throwback style of case. Which means I like it.

Why do you think I have Corsair Carbide R400 and R500 new in storage? Because IMHO this type of style of case back then hit all of the performance + price value in your diy projects.
As a airflow management specialist I've been stating how bad the design and what was lost as far a versatility of your standard computer case created 11 to 13 years ago.

As shown before on my rig on how cool it runs under demanding environmental and usage situations.
When I make my next full upgrade it will be in a R400 case.

 

[KLMR]

HP Workstations had a great value because you could swap CPUS and RAM later on giving them a second life.
You could buy a low or mid tier CPU and year later have the full fledged speed cpu or core count cpu.

"Now" with TRPro firmware company-lock (FU AMD) the upgradeability path is so limited. Most 2nd hand CPUs wont work on those workstations.


BTW HP has been building solid, full equiped, powerfull and silent workstations for decades. Robust construction, fan placement and lots of expansions. PC case manufacturers have learned nothing from them. Or dell or fujitsu or lenovo.