HP's 12th-gen workstation mini ships with a fixed I/O set — two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, three rear USB-A at 10Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet — and then leaves one rear Flex I/O bay for you to fill. That bay is where Thunderbolt, HDMI, VGA, 2.5G or 10G Ethernet lives, and you pick exactly one, so no two Z2 Minis need have the same rear panel. Note that the Thunderbolt option is Thunderbolt 3 with USB4 40Gbps, not Thunderbolt 4. The front's two USB-C ports run at 20Gbps but carry no video.
Intel 12th-gen workstation mini with two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, 20Gbps front USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet and a configurable Flex I/O bay.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- Z2 Mini G9
- Category
- Desktop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 | — | — | DisplayPort (rear) | Onboard Intel graphics, HBR2, up to 4096×2304@60Hz at 24bpp; fixed, non-optional |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) | 2 | 15 W | — | USB-C 20Gbps (front) | 20Gbps data with 5V/3A charging; HP does not list DisplayPort Alt Mode on these two front ports — video comes from the rear DP or a Flex I/O module |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 3 | — | — | USB-A 10Gbps (rear) | USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB-A 10Gbps charging (front) | USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps, supports device charging at 5V/2.1A |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | LAN (rear) | Intel I219-LM Gigabit; 2.5G and 10G are Flex I/O options, not fitted as standard |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Universal audio jack (front) | Combo headset jack, supports both CTIA and OMTP wiring |
Notes & Compatibility
Intel W680 chipset, 12th-gen Core up to i9-12900K. The port list below is the STANDARD/base configuration. CONFIGURABLE: one rear Flex I/O bay takes exactly ONE of — DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3, HDMI 2.0b, VGA, dual USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (with USB PD and DP Alt Mode), 1GbE, Thunderbolt 3 with USB4 40Gbps, 2.5GbE, 10GbE (10GBASE-T), USB serial, or 1GbE fibre LC. HP’s QuickSpecs explicitly name the Thunderbolt option as Thunderbolt 3, NOT Thunderbolt 4 — a common misreading. A second choice sits on the PCIe slot: a discrete GPU, dual USB-A 10Gbps, or a serial port. Optional NVIDIA T400/T600/T1000/RTX A2000 cards output 3-4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 — a different connector from the motherboard’s full-size DisplayPort. The motherboard’s “3x DP 1.4” figure in HP’s graphics section counts the two fixed rear ports plus the optional Flex I/O DP. Powered by an external 180W or 280W DC brick, not an internal PSU — no IEC mains inlet, and the barrel inlet is not modeled.
Common questions
How many ports does the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) have?
The HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) has 10 ports in total: 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), 4 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 × RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) and 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic).
What kinds of ports does the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) have?
By connector family, the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) has 6 USB, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Network and 1 Audio.
How many USB ports does the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) have?
The HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) has 6 USB ports: 2 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) and 4 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2).
What video connections does the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) have?
The HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) has 2 ports that can carry video: 2 × DisplayPort 1.4.
How is the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) powered?
The HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) takes power over 2 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2), rated for up to 15 W.
Does the HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) have HDMI?
No. The HP Z2 Mini G9 (2022) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 2 × DisplayPort 1.4.
