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HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 1U rack server E5-2623 v3 128GB 2x 146GB SAS H240

SKU CH-KTBQ-K5D8T

1U rack server with a quad-core Xeon at 3 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, two 146 GB 15 K SAS drives and an H240 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon E5 v3
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM16 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Quad-core Xeon E5-2623 v3 at 3 GHz for responsive compute
  • 128 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots
  • Dual 146 GB 15K 2.5" SAS drives for fast sequential access
  • Smart HBA H240 supports RAID 0, 1 and 5 on 12 Gb SAS
  • Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies keep the 1U rack unit running

Rack server for general workloads

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3 quad-core processor running at 3 GHz. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed across its 16 DIMM slots. Two 146 GB 15K SAS drives connect to a Smart HBA H240 controller supporting RAID 0, 1 and 5. Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies are included.

Suits dense compute; not for massive local storage

This configuration fits environments that need high memory capacity and fast processor performance in a shallow rack footprint. The eight SFF drive bays limit raw capacity compared with larger chassis, so buyers who need many terabytes of spinning media should consider a deeper server. The single-socket layout also means a second processor must be added before the full 36 cores and 1 TB memory ceiling become reachable.

Memory ceiling fixed at 128 GB installed

Although the platform supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 when both sockets are populated and larger modules are used, this unit arrives with every slot filled to reach 128 GB. Any expansion requires removing existing DIMMs, so the installed capacity is the practical ceiling unless the buyer plans a full memory replacement.

How it compares

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Price $995.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 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

When will the 146GB 15K SAS drives need replacement?

The 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS drives are mechanical; plan replacement after 3 to 5 years of continuous operation or when SMART alerts appear.

What limits sustained throughput first on the H240 controller?

The H240 supports 12Gb SAS and 6Gb SATA; the 6Gbps SAS drives become the bottleneck before the controller saturates.

How loud and hot does the 1U chassis get with the 550W supply running all day?

Redundant hot-swap 550W supplies and 1U airflow mean fan noise rises under load; expect noticeable heat exhaust at the rear.

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