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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

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • Installed RAM8 GB
  • Video RAM16 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 8GB

HDD 2 x 146GB

  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $516.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 8 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 16 MB
Higher than about 80% of the 8,309 comparable items (median 0.01 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineProLiant
Model nameProliant DL160 G9
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v3
ChipsetIntel C610
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM8 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity8 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerHP Smart HBA H240 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5
Optical driveNone
Graphics
Video RAM16 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height1U
Product weight63 lb (28.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controlleriLO Management (standard).

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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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