HPE Proliant DL160 Gen6: Specs and Rack Compatibility

 

The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen6 server delivers high-performance computing capabilities in a compact 1U chassis. This server features high performance, cost efficiency, and dual-processor capability. Ideal for memory-intensive High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, this 1U rack server excels in Web 2.0 applications, hosting, and large-scale memory deployments.

Proliant DL160 Gen6 Mounting Equipment:

Proliant DL160 Gen6 Mounting Specifications

Chassis Dimensions: SFF and LFF

  • Length (depth): 26.85” (682 mm)
  • Width: 17.64” (448 mm)
  • Height: 1.70” (43.18 mm)
  • Weight: 16.78 kg (34 lb) maximum

Mounting Requirements:  

  • U height: 1U
  • Rack width: 18”  
  • Mountable depth: 27”

Proliant DL160 Gen6 Hardware Specifications 

  • RAM: Maximum capacity of 288GB; Up to 18 DIMMs of registered (RDIMM) or unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 memory modules
  • Storage: Supports either 4 SFF, 4 LFF, or 8 SFF drive bays; maximum internal storage of 12TB using four 3TB LFF SATA drives; HPE’s Smart Array P410 RAID controller can be upgraded to include a 512MB Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) or Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC), or 1GB FBWC
  • CPU options: Intel’s Xeon 5500 and Xeon 5600 series processors
  • Power: 500 W, Auto-switching, High efficiency, PFC (Power Factor Correcting)
  • Remote management: HP Integrated Lights-Out 100i (iLO 100i)

Proliant DL160 Gen6 Dimensions and Rack Compatibility

The Proliant DL160 Gen6 chassis is 1 rack unit in height, has a depth of 27 inches and will fit in standard EIA 19 inch racks

Open Frame Desk Rack
Rails allow the most efficient service and maintenance of the machine. RackSolutions specifically designed a slide rail kit to fit the shoulder screws of the DL160 Gen6.

HP DL380 Gen 8, Gen 9 & Gen 10, DL560 Gen 8 & Gen 10 Rack Rails
Universal rails that have a height of 1U and support up to 27 inches of depth will be compatible with the Proliant DL160 Gen6. A benefit of these is the ability to re-use them for different servers or future upgrades. Plus, it’s easy to slide your server in and out of them for maintenance.

2U Universal Rail
Other products that will be useful when mounting your server can be found here:

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HPE Proliant DL160 Gen6: Specs and Rack Compatibility
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HPE Proliant DL160 Gen6: Specs and Rack Compatibility
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The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen6 server delivers high-performance computing capabilities in a compact 1U chassis. Ideal for memory-intensive High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, this 1U rack server excels in Web 2.0 applications, hosting, and large-scale memory deployments.
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