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

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.