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HP ZCENTRAL

LIBERATE THE WORK. 
CENTRALIZE THE POWER.

A complete hardware and software solution to power a remote workforce.
 

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A COMPLETE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTION
TO POWER A REMOTE WORKFORCE

1. RACKED Z WORKSTATIONS

Deliver the power and performance needed for intensive workflows. They’re rack mountable for co-location next to your data storage and fast access to project files.

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2. HP ZCENTRAL REMOTE BOOST SOFTWARE

Allows users to access Z workstation power from an end point device of choice, with support for Windows, Linux®, and macOS. Simply download ZCentral Remote Boost Software onto the workstation and end point device.3

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3. HP ZCENTRAL CONNECT IT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Allows the IT manager to manage and monitor ZCentral Remote Boost connections. And with the scheduler feature, IT managers can allow their users to schedule or request dedicated time.2

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4. END-POINT DEVICES

Get workstation level performance on your laptop or tablet after installing ZCentral Remote Boost receiver software and connecting to a racked Z workstation.3

GET THE SIMPLICITY YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

ZCENTRAL VS VIRTUALIZED SERVERS

Unlike a virtualized server, our solution provides direct, undivided access to workstation-class performance without the additional maintenance and costs5.

 

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ZCENTRAL VS CLOUD

Cloud-based solutions don’t offer the cost-structure you need for power-users. Get predictable pricing without trading-off configurable performance.

 

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ZCENTRAL VS OTHER WORKSTATIONS

As the world's only single-source remote workstation solution1, no extra remote hardware or software is required⁵. It's a simple end-to-end solution.

 

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THE ULTIMATE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTION

  • Z POWER. ANYWHERE.

    With 1:1 access, your users get the same experience as if their workstation were next to them. HP ZCentral Remote Boost3 compresses and quickly transports pixels for a seamless experience.

  • KEEP CLOSE CONTROL

    Manage connections between remote power users and your centralized hardware with HP ZCentral Connect.2 Assign individual machines, create pools for groups to share, enable scheduling, terminate idle sessions, and monitor the health status of your hardware. All from a single interface.

  • PROTECT YOUR IP

    Lock your data down tight on the world's most secure workstations⁴. We only transfer encrypted pixels over the network, so your sensitive information never leaves your data closet. It's foolproof.

  • UNLOCK SAVINGS

    We're the only vendor that offers a single-source remote workstation solution with hardware and software1. Share pools of workstations with no additional virtualization software required.

COMPLETE YOUR SOLUTION

For the first time ever, get Z performance in a high-density 1U footprint with HP ZCentral 4R – the world’s most powerful 1U Rack Workstation.9 This slim powerhouse lets you pack more Units – and more power – into your data closet.

 

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NOW YOUR POWER USERS CAN TACKLE
COMPLEX PROJECTS FROM ANYWHERE

SOFTWARE RESOURCES

Latest Version Release:

ZCentral Remote Boost: 20.1.2.8161

ZCentral Connect: 20.1.2976.1
ZCentral Remote Boost Software

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ZCentral Connect
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QUICKSPECS

DATASHEETS

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USER GUIDES

SIMPLIFY DEVICE MANAGEMENT

Choose HP Device as a Service10 for an easy way to deploy ZCentral software and hardware with users, helping you to reduce IT costs and provide robust end-point protection.11 Trust HP or an authorized channel partner to monitor security on your devices.

  • 1. DISCOVER & DESIGN

    From consulting to assessment and solution design services, let us help you make the best IT decisions and investments.

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  • 2. CONFIGURE

    Save time and increase your IT organization’s productivity when HP custom configures your devices to your specifications.

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  • 3. DEPLOY

    Get your users up and running quickly with delivery, staging, installation, and device set-up service designed to help reduce time, risks and costs.

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  • 4. OPTIMIZE

    Increase user uptime with fast resolution of device issues, OS migration, and through consulting services to optimize your PC environment.

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  • 5. MAINTAIN

    Choose from a wide range of global services for coverage, protection, and support to improve user uptime and IT cost predictability.

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  • 6. RECOVER & RENEW

    Help protect your business data with our secure end of use services, and prepare for a technology refresh that supports environmental sustainability.

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A NEW WAY TO CO-CREATE

HP ZCentral Remote Boost and NVIDIA Omniverse™

 

Working on a multi-software project remotely? With NVIDIA Omniverse you can co-create simultaneously – rendering a 3D design in Maya while a teammate edits in After Effects. And now with ZCentral Remote Boost technology, you have the power of the Omniverse to collaborate remotely from anywhere.

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BUILT FOR WHAT YOU DO

CENTRALIZED RACK-MOUNTABLE HARDWARE

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END-POINT DEVICES

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FEATURES

FREEDOM
 

Your power users now have the freedom to connect to a workstation from almost any end-point device,3 including slim, light devices they can use in the office or on the go.
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

With a single-source remote workstation solution, our software is integrated so your users can connect in one-click and quickly start harnessing the power of a remote workstation.
REMOTE CONTROL
 

ZCentral Connect gives you full control of your centralized hardware, allowing you to provide service and maintenance from anywhere6.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
 

Our software is compatible with most major desktop operating systems including Windows, macOS and Linux®. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to support your various users.
Disclaimers
  1. Based on workstation OEMs that design, develop, and support both the hardware and software for centralized workstations to enable remote graphics as of October 2019.
  2. HP ZCentral Connect Software requires purchase of a perpetual floating license per simultaneous connection and purchase of 1 year ZCentral Connect Software Support Service and requires download at hp.com/ZCentral. Requires HP ZCentral Remote Boost Software which can be downloaded at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost, a Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or newer operating system, Microsoft Active Directory and Intel Active Management Technology for select features.
  3. HP ZCentral Remote Boost Sender does not come preinstalled on Z Workstations but can be downloaded and run on all Z desktop and laptops without license purchase. With non-Z sender devices, purchase of perpetual individual license or perpetual floating license per simultaneously executing versions and purchase of ZCentral Remote Boost Software Support is required. ZCentral Remote Boost Sender for non-Z Hardware requires a license and Windows 10, RHEL/CentOS (7 or 8), or UBUNTU 18.04 or 20.04 LTS operating systems. macOS (10.14 or newer) operating system and ThinPro 7 are only supported on the receiver side. Requires network access. The software is available for download at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost.
  4. Based on HP’s unique and comprehensive security capabilities at no additional cost among desktop workstation vendors as of January 2017 on HP Desktop Workstations with 7th Gen and higher Intel® Processors.
  5. No additional virtualization hardware or software required (i.e. VMWare, Citrix, GPU virtualization, Teradici, or 3rd party brokers). Specialized IT management not required.
  6. Certain features of ZCentral Connect, such as remotely powering the machines on/off, require Intel AMT and Microsoft Active Directory.
  7. The 60 day free trial of HP ZCentral Remote Boost is available for non Z Workstations system (no license required if Sender is running on Z Workstations or ZBooks). At the end of the free trial period, the software will cease to function. To continue using HP ZCentral Remote Boost, purchase of perpetual individual license or perpetual floating license per simultaneously executing versions and purchase of ZCentral Remote Boost Software Support is required. HP ZCentral Remote Boost requires Windows, RHEL (7 or 8), UBUNTU 18.04 LTS, or HP ThinPro 7 operating systems. MacOS (10.13 or newer) operating system is only supported on the receiver side. Requires network access. The software is available for download at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost.
  8. HP ZCentral Connect Software 60 day free trial is available for HP and non-HP devices. At the end of the free trial period, the software will cease to function. To continue using HP ZCentral Connect Software, purchase of a perpetual floating license per simultaneous connection and purchase of 1 year ZCentral Connect Software Support Service is required and can be downloaded at hp.com/ZCentral is required. Requires HP ZCentral Remote Boost Software which can be downloaded at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost, a Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or newer operating system, Microsoft Active Directory and Intel Active Management Technology for select features.
  9. Based on HP internal analysis of 1U racked workstation processor, graphics, memory, and power supply as of July 2020. 
  10. HP DaaS and/or included components may vary by region or by Authorized HP DaaS Service Partner. Please contact your local HP Representative or Authorized DaaS Partner for specific details in your location. HP services are governed by the applicable HP terms and conditions of service provided or indicated to Customer at the time of purchase. Customer may have additional statutory rights according to applicable local laws, and such rights are not in any way affected by the HP terms and conditions of service or the HP Limited Warranty provided with your HP Product.
  11. HP DaaS includes minimum hardware, repair, analytics and financing components and may include additional displays, accessories, and services. The minimum components are subject to change.  

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

 

CENTRALIZED RACK-MOUNTABLE HARDWARE

HP ZCentral 4R

For the first time ever, get Z performance in a high-density 1U footprint. This slim powerhouse lets you pack in more units—and power.

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HP Z2 MINI

World’s most powerful mini workstation is rack-optimized and dense, saving you space so you can deliver just enough power to a whole fleet of power users.

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HP Z4

Our most popular desktop offers versatility to help accelerate your unique workflow.

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HP Z6

With room to expand, this machine can easily tackle heavy workloads like visualization and computation design.

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HP Z8

World’s most powerful workstation for ultimate performance with intense workloads. 

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RACK KITS

Rack mount your Z hardware to centralize your compute and data storage for a secure solution.

END-POINT DEVICES

 HP ZBOOKS

High performance laptops built for your technical and creative professionals.

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HP PROBOOK LAPTOPS

An affordable, lightweight PC built for business.

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HP ELITEBOOK LAPTOPS

Perfect for your users to take on-the-go with built-in enterprise security and management.

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HP MINI DESKTOPS

Allow your power-users to tackle lower compute-heavy tasks with a mini desktop. When needed, they can easily tap into higher-end power.

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HP Z2 MINI

HP PRODESK MINI

HP ELITEDESK MINI
HP THIN CLIENTS

Easily setup and manage your workforce with a low-maintenance, ultra-secure device.

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HP Z DISPLAYS

Professional displays for color perfectionists who demand precision with every pixel.

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HP DOCKS

Easily go from laptop to desktop – connecting dual 4K displays, charging your devices or taking a conference call.

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ZCENTRAL VS VIRTUALIZED SERVERS

  • DEDICATED PERFORMANCE

    Servers split compute power across multiple users. Our solution provides 1:1 access to a workstation, so your users get 100% of the machine's performance. And it's been  optimized for all major software apps. 

  • THE COST-EFFECTIVE CHOICE

    Get higher performance for less cost8. No additional virtualization hardware or software required. Plus, no specialized IT is needed to service and maintain your remote solution.

  • EASY TO MAINTAIN

    Managing a virtualized server is complex because of the multiple third-party vendors that have to be involved when issues arise. Our solution is easy to manage because we're a single-source vendor.

ZCENTRAL VS CLOUD WORKSTATIONS

  • NO ADDITIONAL COSTS. NO SURPRISES.

    The cloud adds yet another overhead expense to your company with ongoing variable payments that quickly amount to more than our one time fixed hardware cost.

  • PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE

    The cloud can cause unpredictable performance due to location and configuration constraints. With ZCentral, you can rack your hardware anywhere for full control and quick response your users can depend on.

  • LOCK YOUR DATA DOWN TIGHT

    When you don't want your data to be processed in the cloud, our solution provides a secure alternative. With only pixels being transferred over the network your information stays local to the data closet.

ZCENTRAL VS OTHER WORKSTATIONS

  • SINGLE-SOURCE VENDOR

    Working across multiple third-party vendors is complex and time consuming. We simplify the process by developing, supplying and supporting all the software and hardware needed for your remote solution.

  • THE COST-EFFECTIVE CHOICE

    No third-party apps necessary. ZCentral Remote Boost comes is included on all Z devices3 and works with other manufacturers' hardware to give you full access and control.

  • LOCK YOUR DATA DOWN TIGHT

    ZCentral is built using the world's most secure workstations4. Now, your power users can work remotely without risk of a security breach. Protect your hardware from the inside-out.