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Silver 1U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

HP

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 4GB DDR4 2x 500GB SATA B140i

SKU CH-KRT1-JC28D

1U rack server with a six-core Xeon at 1.6 GHz, 4 GB DDR4, two 500 GB SATA drives and B140i RAID

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • Installed RAM4 GB
  • Video RAM16 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 4GB

HDD 2 x 500GB

  • Six-core Xeon processor handles multi-threaded workloads at 1.6 GHz
  • 4 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity for critical tasks
  • Two 500 GB 7.2 K SATA drives provide mirrored storage out of the box
  • B140i controller supports RAID 0, 1 and 5 for flexible data protection
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supply keeps the server running during a failure

Balanced 1U rack server

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz with 4 GB of DDR4 memory installed across sixteen DIMM slots. Two 500 GB 7.2K SATA drives sit behind the B140i software RAID controller supporting levels 0, 1 and 5. The chassis accepts up to eight small form factor drives and a second processor for expanded workloads.

Redundant hot-swap power

A 550 W redundant hot-swap power supply keeps the system running if one module fails. The 1U height limits airflow space, so the server relies on internal fans to move air across the processor, memory and drive cage during typical operation. Power draw will vary with the second processor option and drive population, while the Matrox G200 graphics controller adds minimal thermal load.

Eight-bay SFF chassis

The front panel holds eight 2.5-inch drive bays with trays included for the installed drives. An optional universal media bay or two additional SFF bays can replace the standard configuration. Rear I/O provides standard rack connectivity while the B140i controller restricts RAID to SATA devices only. No operating system is included, so deployment requires separate installation media.

How it compares

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

Price $568.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 4 GB
Lower than about 98% 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 RAM4 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity4 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

How is the second Xeon processor installed in the DL160 Gen9 and which step is often missed?

Insert the second E5-2600 v3 CPU into the empty socket on the system board, then populate the eight DIMM slots belonging to that processor so memory is balanced across both CPUs.

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

The 550 W non-redundant power supply is the single point of failure; a hot-swap redundant unit can be added to avoid downtime when it wears out.

What limit appears first when the B140i controller sustains heavy write loads on the two 500 GB SATA drives?

The B140i software RAID has no dedicated cache or battery backup, so sustained random writes quickly hit the controller's CPU overhead and the 7.2 K rpm drive latency.

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