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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays visible on the front

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4 GHz 8 GB DDR4 8× 146 GB SAS H240

SKU CH-4ECG-S2K96

1U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4 GHz CPUs, 8 GB DDR4, and eight 146 GB 15K SAS drives on an H240 controller

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

Installed Memory Size 8GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 8 x 146GB

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  • Dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors deliver 16 cores and 32 threads for parallel workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory in 16 DIMM slots supports up to 1 TB capacity
  • Eight 146 GB 15K 2.5" SAS drives supply high-speed storage in a 1U chassis
  • Smart HBA H240 controller enables RAID 0, 1 and 5 with 12Gb SAS connectivity
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies maintain uptime during maintenance

Balanced 1U rack server

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors running at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots and eight 146 GB 15K SAS drives managed by a Smart HBA H240 controller supporting RAID 0, 1 and 5. The platform targets general-purpose workloads from cloud to virtualisation where balanced compute and fast local storage matter.

Redundant 550 W power and thermals

Dual hot-swap 550 W power supplies provide redundancy and keep the chassis cool under typical loads. The 1U form factor relies on high-speed system fans that ramp with CPU and drive activity; noise is noticeable in quiet rooms but normal for dense rack gear. Eight 15K SAS spindles add measurable vibration and acoustic output compared with solid-state configurations.

Dense storage and expansion headroom

Eight SFF bays are fully populated, leaving no internal 2.5-inch slots free unless drives are removed. The H240 controller also supports external SAS enclosures for capacity growth. Sixteen DDR4 slots allow memory upgrades to 1 TB using registered ECC modules up to 2400 MT/s, though the installed CPUs set the practical speed ceiling. A Matrox G200 GPU handles basic video only.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors deliver 16 cores and 32 threads for parallel workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory in 16 DIMM slots supports up to 1 TB capacity
  • Eight 146 GB 15K 2.5" SAS drives supply high-speed storage in a 1U chassis
  • Smart HBA H240 controller enables RAID 0, 1 and 5 with 12Gb SAS connectivity
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies maintain uptime during maintenance

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 do I install the 2.5" SAS drives and what step is commonly missed?

Slide each drive into one of the eight SFF bays until the carrier clicks, then confirm the Smart HBA H240 RAID utility recognises every 146 GB disk before creating RAID 0, 1 or 5 volumes.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The eight 15K RPM SAS drives and the two 550 W hot-swap power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units; DDR4 RDIMMs and the H240 controller rarely fail.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2630 v3 CPUs run at full load continuously?

The dual 550 W redundant power supplies set the sustained power ceiling; if combined CPU, memory and 8-drive draw exceeds one supply's capacity, the system will throttle.

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