HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation

Mini PC, from 2017 4 hardware reports
Which case is yours?
The two cases take different memory. A micro or mini case is the size of a hardback book and runs from a laptop-style power brick.
Memory
Up to 32 GB
2 laptop-size slots
Memory
Up to 32 GB
2 full-size slots
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
Drives and power
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Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2400 260-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
64 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
SSD slots
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
How sure
2 of 4 reports show this layout
See 16 GB DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 4 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 laptop-size slots
Illustration
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2400 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR4-2400 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working
32 GB
How sure
2 of 4 reports show this layout
See 16 GB DDR4-2400 DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 4 hardware reports of this desktop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
Illustration

Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation use?

DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).

How much RAM can the HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation take?

Machines in the reports run up to 32 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 64 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 4 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.

Is this my desktop?

Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read Z2 Mini G3 Workstation.