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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

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM16 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 128GB

HDD 2 x 500GB

  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $893.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity128 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerB140i Software RAID
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levels0,1,5
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

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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