HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen8 1U Rack Server

The HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 is a versatile and compact rackmount server designed to meet the demands of today’s data-intensive environments. Housed in a 1U form factor, this powerful server is built for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise data centres requiring high performance, scalability, and reliability without occupying excessive rack space.

With support for dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 V1 & V2 series processors, the DL160 Gen8 provides the computing power needed for demanding workloads. Its combination of compact design, high performance, and extensive scalability makes it an ideal solution for growing businesses or data centres that require reliable, space-efficient server infrastructure.

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Dual Intel Xeon Processing Power

At the core of the HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 is support for dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 V1 & V2 series processors, offering up to 12 cores per processor. This configuration makes the server perfect for multi-threaded workloads, providing the flexibility and power needed for scaling business operations. Equipped with Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies, the DL160 Gen8 ensures efficient handling of CPU-intensive tasks, whether you’re running virtualised environments or complex data processing applications.

Exceptional Memory and Storage Capacity

The DL160 Gen8 offers up to 24 DIMM slots for DDR3 ECC Registered memory, supporting a maximum of 768GB. This extensive memory capacity is ideal for memory-intensive applications, enabling smooth multitasking and high performance for virtual machines, databases, and analytics software. The server is equipped with an onboard B120i SATA RAID controller, supporting flexible storage configurations, including 1x 3.5” LFF drive or 4x 3.5” LFF hot-swappable drives. It supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, offering a range of high-capacity or high-speed storage solutions based on your needs.

Optimised for Virtualisation and Remote Management

Virtualisation-ready, the HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 supports leading hypervisors, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. With hardware-assisted virtualisation capabilities via Intel VT-x, this server is optimised for running multiple virtual machines efficiently. HP’s Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO4) technology provides advanced remote management, allowing administrators to monitor, update, and troubleshoot the server remotely. This feature is invaluable in large-scale data centres where minimising downtime and ensuring continuous operation is crucial.

Energy Efficient and Reliable

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 features HP’s 80 PLUS-certified power supplies, which help reduce energy consumption without compromising performance. This energy-efficient design helps businesses lower operational costs while maintaining high server performance. In addition to its power efficiency, the DL160 Gen8 is built for reliability, featuring redundant fans, power supplies, and other critical components to ensure maximum uptime and availability.

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