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Silver 1U rack server with eight front drive bays

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server Xeon E5-2650 v3 10-core 2.3GHz 8GB DDR4 B140i 8 SFF

SKU CH-FWTM-86029

1U rack server with a 10‑core Xeon E5‑2650 v3 at 2.3 GHz, 8 GB DDR4, B140i SATA RAID and eight 2.5‑inch drive bays

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

Installed Memory Size 8GB

HDD None

  • 10-core Xeon E5-2650 v3 at 2.3GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 8GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across 16 DIMM slots for expandability
  • B140i software RAID supports SATA drives at RAID 0, 1, 5
  • Redundant hot-swap 550W power supply maintains uptime
  • 1U rack chassis fits eight 2.5-inch SFF drive bays

Target workload and form factor

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server designed for general-purpose workloads and cloud deployments. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 processor providing 10 cores at 2.3 GHz and 20 threads via hyper-threading. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots, leaving ample room for expansion up to 1 TB. The B140i software RAID controller supports SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, or 5 configurations.

Thermals and power profile

Dual redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies provide failover without downtime. The 1U chassis uses internal airflow channels to cool the processor, memory, and up to eight drive bays under typical loads. Fan speeds scale with inlet temperature and component utilisation, keeping acoustic output within data-centre norms. Power draw varies with CPU load and drive count but remains within the supply rating for supported configurations.

Build, connectors and daily operation

The front panel offers eight 2.5-inch SFF drive bays; two trays with screws are included while drives are not. A Matrox G200 graphics controller with 16 MB video memory handles basic console output. The Intel C610 chipset provides standard rear I/O for networking and management. No operating system is included, so installation media must be prepared separately. The compact depth suits standard racks, and the hot-swap power supplies simplify maintenance without service interruption.

Highlights

  • 10-core Xeon E5-2650 v3 at 2.3GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 8GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across 16 DIMM slots for expandability
  • B140i software RAID supports SATA drives at RAID 0, 1, 5
  • Redundant hot-swap 550W power supply maintains uptime
  • 1U rack chassis fits eight 2.5-inch SFF drive bays

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 ControllerB140i Software RAID
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

How do I install a second Xeon E5-2650 v3 processor in the DL160 Gen9 and what step is often missed?

Insert the second CPU into the empty socket, apply thermal paste, attach the heatsink, then populate the eight DIMM slots assigned to that processor so memory is balanced across both CPUs.

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

The 550 W power supply units are hot-swap redundant; plan to replace a failed module. Fans and the B140i controller battery (if fitted) are the other common service items.

What limit appears first when the B140i controller runs sustained write workloads on SATA drives?

The B140i software RAID engine caps sustained write throughput at the SATA interface speed and consumes host CPU cycles, so heavy write loads hit controller overhead before drive bandwidth.

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