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Silver 1U rack server with eight front drive bays

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2623 v3 8GB DDR4 2× 146GB SAS H240

SKU CH-XZE1-KKBG8

1U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2623 v3 processors, 8GB DDR4, two 146GB 15K SAS drives and an H240 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 8GB

HDD 2 x 146GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Dual Xeon E5-2623 v3 quad-core CPUs deliver 16 threads for multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity in 16 DIMM slots
  • Two 146 GB 15 K SAS drives provide fast 2.5" storage
  • Smart HBA H240 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5 for redundancy
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime in 1U rack form

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server

This 1U rack server ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3 quad-core processors running at 3 GHz and 8 GB of DDR4 ECC memory. It includes two 146 GB 15 K SAS drives managed by a Smart HBA H240 controller supporting RAID 0, 1 and 5. The 8-bay small-form-factor chassis and redundant hot-swap power supplies target workloads needing dense compute in a single rack unit.

Suits dense virtualisation

The fixed 8 GB memory limit and eight 2.5-inch bays restrict growth for memory-heavy applications or large local storage arrays. Buyers who want more storage bays, higher installed RAM or GPU-ready PCIe slots should evaluate larger chassis options. No operating system is included, so software licensing must be sourced separately.

Dual Xeon E5-2623 v3 processors

Two E5-2623 v3 CPUs provide 16 threads total, but the board caps memory at 8 GB despite having 16 DIMM slots. This hard limit decides whether the server fits the intended workload or if a configuration with higher memory capacity is required.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2623 v3 quad-core CPUs deliver 16 threads for multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity in 16 DIMM slots
  • Two 146 GB 15 K SAS drives provide fast 2.5" storage
  • Smart HBA H240 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5 for redundancy
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime in 1U rack form

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesProLiant
ModelProliant DL160 G9
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size8GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity8GB
Memory Features16 DIMM slots, 8 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s ECC Registered, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability).
Number of Memory Slots16
Storage ControllerHP Smart HBA H240 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5
Media DrivesNone
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory16MB
Remote ManagementiLO Management (standard).
LAN Ports2 x Ports
Expansion SlotsCPU1 PCIe Riser 1: 2 PCIe 3.0 Slots (1 & 2) available: 1x Full-Height Half Length, 1x Low Profile slot. Optional kit available to install Flexible LOM in slot 1. CPU 2 Riser (Optional): PCIe 3.0 slot 3 - Full-Height Half Height (Secondary PCIe Riser and dual CPU required).
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight63.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How is the H240 RAID controller installed in the 1U chassis, and which cable routing step is often missed?

The H240 controller fits into a dedicated low-profile slot; the step often missed is securing the mini-SAS cables to the chassis clips so they do not block airflow to the 550 W power supply.

Which component will need replacement first — the 15 K SAS drives or the system fans — and what is the rated spindle speed?

The 146 GB 15 K SAS drives typically reach their wear limit before the redundant fans; each drive spins at 15 000 RPM.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2623 v3 processors run at full load continuously?

The 1U chassis airflow limit is reached before the CPU thermal threshold, causing the fans to ramp to maximum speed to keep both processors within spec.

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