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Silver 1U rack server with eight front drive bays and redundant power supplies

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server E5-2603 v3 6-core 1.6GHz 128GB DDR4 2x 500GB SATA B140i

SKU CH-6AJD-Q9KPW

1U rack server with Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor, 128 GB DDR4 memory, two 500 GB 7.2K SATA drives, B140i software RAID and redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply

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

Installed Memory Size 128GB

HDD 2 x 500GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 delivers 6 cores at 1.6 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory fills all 16 DIMM slots for maximum capacity
  • Dual 500 GB 7.2 K SATA drives provide mirrored storage out of the box
  • B140i controller supports RAID 0, 1 and 5 on SATA only
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply keeps the 1U chassis running

Balanced 1U rack server

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server built for general-purpose workloads. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor at 1.6GHz and 128GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots. Two 500GB 7.2K SATA drives and a B140i software RAID controller provide baseline storage redundancy. A 550W redundant hot-swap power supply supports continuous operation.

Verify CPU, memory and drive compatibility

The system supports up to two E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors for a maximum of 36 total cores. Memory can scale to 1TB using registered ECC DDR4 modules up to 2400MT/s, though actual speed depends on the installed CPU. Eight 2.5-inch SFF bays accept SATA or SAS drives; the B140i controller manages SATA only. No operating system is included.

Compact chassis with front-access bays

The 1U form factor fits standard racks while exposing eight hot-swap drive bays at the front for quick replacement. Redundant power supplies are also hot-swappable, reducing downtime during maintenance. The Matrox G200 GPU handles basic video output for management consoles. With no optical drive or media bay installed, the front panel remains dedicated to storage access.

Highlights

  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 delivers 6 cores at 1.6 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory fills all 16 DIMM slots for maximum capacity
  • Dual 500 GB 7.2 K SATA drives provide mirrored storage out of the box
  • B140i controller supports RAID 0, 1 and 5 on SATA only
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply keeps the 1U chassis running

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesProLiant
ModelProliant DL160 G9
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity128GB
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 ControllerB140i Software RAID
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid Level0,1,5
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

What comes in the box with the HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 and what must be purchased separately?

The server includes one E5-2603 v3 6-core 1.6GHz processor, 128GB DDR4 memory, two 500GB 7.2K 2.5" SATA drives with trays, a B140i software RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, a 550W power supply, and Matrox G200 graphics. An operating system, a second processor, additional drives, and a media bay are not included.

Which memory capacity should I choose for the DL160 Gen9 given the 16 DIMM slots and 128GB installed?

The system has 16 DDR4 slots (8 per processor) with a maximum of 128GB using the E5-2603 v3. The installed 128GB already reaches this limit, so no further memory can be added unless a second processor is fitted to unlock the full 1TB platform capacity.

What does the 1.6GHz clock speed of the E5-2603 v3 mean for real-world performance in this 1U server?

The 1.6GHz base frequency on six cores provides steady throughput for entry-level virtualisation, file serving, and web workloads. Turbo boost is not supported on this model, so sustained performance stays at the rated speed within the 550W power envelope.

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