HPE Proliant DL160 Gen 9: Specs and Rack Compatibility

February 2, 2022
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The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server that combines the right balance of performance, storage, and reliability. This server features agile infrastructure management, scalability, and manageability. For those who need efficiency in a dense and compact chassis, this rack server is ideal for cloud and big data in distributed computing environments.

Proliant DL160 Gen 9 Mounting Equipment

Slide Rail: 1U Raven 13 Rail for HP
4 Post Racks: 19” width, 20”-30” mounting depth
2 Post Racks: 19” width, 3”-6” uprights
Universal Rail: 1U Universal Rack Rails
4 Post Shelf: Rack Mount Sliding Shelf
2 Post Shelf: Light Duty Server Rack Shelf 24″

Proliant DL160 Gen 9 Mounting Specifications

Chassis Dimensions:

Length (depth): 8 SFF/4 LFF: 23.9” (607 mm)
Width: 8 SFF/4 LFF: 17.1” (434 mm)
Height: 1.7” (42.9 mm)
Weight: 15 kg (33.04 Ibs) maximum, 10 kg (22.03 lbs) minimum

Mounting Requirements:

U height: 1U
Rack width: 17”
Mountable depth: 24”

Proliant DL160 Gen 9 Hardware Specifications

RAM: HP SmartMemory (16) DDR 4, up to 2,133 MHz (512 GB max at launch), support for NVDIMM (third party)
Storage: Standard HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i, optional HP Smart Array Controllers, and HP Smart HBAs via PCIe stand-up cards
CPU options: Up to 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 Series, 4/6/8/10/12 cores PCIe 3.0, up to 3 available slot(s)
Power: HPE 550 W FIO Power Supply, HPE 900 W Redundant Power Supply
Remote management: HP iLO (Firmware HP iLO4 2.0 or later) 2GB NAND

Proliant DL160 Gen 9 Dimensions and Rack Compatibility

The Proliant DL160 Gen 9 chassis is 1 rack unit in height, has a depth of 24 inches and will fit in standard EIA 19 inch racks.

Rails allow for the most efficient use of space when mounting servers. RackSolutions specifically designed a slide rail kit to fit the shoulder screws of the DL160.

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 24 inches of depth will be compatible with the Proliant DL160. 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.

Other products that will be useful when mounting your server can be found here:

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HPE Proliant DL160 Gen 9: Specs and Rack Compatibility

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The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 is a 1U rack server that combines the right balance of performance, storage, and reliability. For those who need efficiency in a dense and compact chassis, this rack server is ideal for cloud and big data in distributed computing environments.

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Sophia Vo

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RackSolutions

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