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1U silver rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays front panel

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server Xeon E5-2603 v3 1.6 GHz 4 GB DDR4 2×146 GB SAS H240

SKU CH-E8TA-Y8NGV

1U rack server with Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6 GHz CPU, 4 GB DDR4 ECC memory, two 146 GB 15 K SAS drives and H240 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 4GB

HDD 2 x 146GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603 v3 at 1.6 GHz for balanced compute
  • 4 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed
  • Dual 146 GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast storage
  • Smart HBA H240 supports RAID 0/1/5
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply included

Purpose-built 1U server for light workloads

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server equipped with a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz and 4 GB of DDR4 memory. It includes two 146 GB 15K SAS drives managed by a Smart HBA H240 controller supporting RAID 0, 1, and 5. This configuration suits small business file serving, basic virtualization hosts, or edge compute nodes where density matters.

Redundant 550 W power and baseline acoustics

Dual hot-swap 550 W power supplies provide redundancy while drawing modest power at idle and under typical office loads. The 1U chassis uses high-speed fans that spin down when thermal headroom allows, keeping noise within acceptable limits for a rack row. With only one processor installed, the system operates well below its 36-core thermal ceiling, reducing sustained airflow demand.

Steady throughput within memory and drive limits

The installed 4 GB DDR4 and two 15K SAS drives constrain sustained performance; memory capacity caps at 4 GB per the supplied specification, and the 146 GB drives fill quickly under write-heavy workloads. Under continuous load the H240 controller maintains RAID parity calculations without throttling, but the six-core CPU and limited RAM become bottlenecks before thermal limits are reached. Buyers needing larger datasets, heavier virtualization, or dual-processor scale should plan upgrades.

Highlights

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603 v3 at 1.6 GHz for balanced compute
  • 4 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed
  • Dual 146 GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast storage
  • Smart HBA H240 supports RAID 0/1/5
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply included

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesProLiant
ModelProliant DL160 G9
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon E5 v3
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size4GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity4GB
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 second processor in the DL160 Gen9 and which step is commonly missed?

Insert the second Xeon E5-2603 v3 into the empty socket, apply thermal paste, attach its heatsink, then populate the eight DIMM slots assigned to that processor; the step often missed is adding memory for the second CPU, leaving its memory controller inactive.

Which components in this server will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The two 146 GB 15K SAS drives and the 550 W power supply are the primary wear items; the drives have moving parts rated for heavy duty cycles, and the PSU handles full load for both CPUs and all 16 DIMM slots.

What limit appears first when the DL160 Gen9 runs at sustained full load?

The 550 W power supply caps total system draw, so with dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs, 16 DDR4 DIMMs and eight 2.5-inch SAS drives the chassis hits its power budget before thermal or memory bandwidth limits.

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