The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Server delivers a high-performance, manageable, and reliable computing solution in a dense 1U rack form factor, ideal for SMBs and growing enterprises. Supporting up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 processors and 16 DDR4 SmartMemory DIMM slots, it provides enhanced throughput, reduced downtime, and flexible memory protection including Advanced ECC, Online Spare, and Mirroring modes.
Storage versatility includes up to eight SFF or four LFF drives with HPE SmartDrives, SATA Dynamic Smart Array B140i for boot and data, or optional Smart Array controllers and Smart HBAs for improved SAS performance and RAID capability. Networking is flexible with dual 1GbE ports standard, optional FlexibleLOM adapters, and up to three PCIe slots for expansion.
Optimized for efficiency, the server features 80 PLUS certified entry-level power supplies with up to 92% efficiency and ENERGY STAR® qualification, plus ASHRAE A3/A4 support to reduce cooling costs. Management is simplified through HPE iLO and HPE OneView, offering remote deployment, monitoring, firmware and driver updates, Intelligent Provisioning, and automated Smart Update to accelerate IT service delivery.
This server combines dense design, high scalability, and energy-efficient operation, making it a versatile platform for virtualization, distributed computing, and hyperscale workloads while maintaining cost-effective deployment and operational simplicity.
Technical Highlights:
- Processors: 1–2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, up to 18 cores, 3.0 GHz, 10–45 MB cache
- Memory: 16 DIMM slots, DDR4 SmartMemory, up to 1TB
- Drives: Up to 8 SFF or 4 LFF SAS/SATA/SSD, hot-plug options
- Networking: 2x 1GbE, optional FlexibleLOM
- Expansion: Up to 3 PCIe slots
- Management: iLO Management, Intelligent Provisioning, iLO Essentials/Advanced optional
- Power & Efficiency: Dual entry-level power supplies, 80 PLUS certified, ENERGY STAR® qualified


