Tech Log-Acceptance Testing of Used Workstation (HP Z2 SFF G4 computer)
Acceptance Testing of Used Workstation (HP Z2 SFF G4 computer) Dates: August 15–September 1, 2026 Initial Task Perform a detailed acceptance evaluation of a used HP Z2 SFF G4 workstation before the return period expired. Machine was purchased for homelab virtualization studies. Goals: Confirm that the hardware matched the listing and was free of significant defects (and identify any minor defects). Test CPU, RAM, NVMe storage, motherboard, cooling, networking, graphics, audio, USB, and optical drive. Confirm compatibility with Linux (both Ubuntu- and Debian-related). Confirm Intel VT-x/VT-d and practical KVM/QEMU virtualization capability. Preserve the existing Windows 11 Pro installation before replacing it. Decide whether the workstation should be kept or returned. Initial Known Hardware HP Z2 SFF G4 Workstation Intel Core i7-8700 — 6 cores / 12 threads 16 GB DDR4-2666 RAM — 2×8 GB Samsung Samsung 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet HP/Chic...