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The HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10 is a refurbished 1U Rack server (Gen10) for the Intel Xeon Scalable, DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · ECC. Drive layouts: 8x 2.5-inch SFF; 4x 3.5-inch LFF. Every unit is tested, warrantied and shipped from Canada; configure it online with parts that are checked for compatibility.
Best for: virtualization, general.
| Form factor | 1U Rack |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen10 |
| CPU | 2 socket(s) · Intel Xeon Scalable · LGA3647 · up to 28 cores per CPU · max 165 W TDP |
| Memory | DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · ECC |
| Drive bays | 8x 2.5-inch SFF; 4x 3.5-inch LFF |
| Storage controllers | Smart Array S100i, Smart Array E208i-p, Smart Array P408i-p · boot: MicroSD |
| PCIe | Gen 3.0 · 3 slots · 2× x16 |
| Networking | 2x 1GbE · OCP slot |
| GPU | up to 1 GPUs |
| Power | 500W Platinum, 550W Gold · redundant · hot-swap |
| Management | iLO 5 · iLO 5 Standard |
| Cooling | ASHRAE A4 · hot-swap fans |
Real parts from our catalog for this chassis, priced from live market listings and vendor offers:
Chassis pricing is quoted by our team; component prices come from live market listings and vendor offers and are refreshed nightly. Lines without market evidence are quoted by our team.
Yes, it is feasible to add an Nvidia GPU, but you must consider factors such as power supply, physical space, cooling requirements, and available PCIe slots. Ensure that you have a suitable PCIe x16 slot and that your power supply can handle the GPU's power demands. If the GPU does not fit internally, you can use an external PCIe expansion chassis. [community thread]
To resolve this issue, download the Intelligent Provisioning Recovery Media for Gen11 servers and update it by booting from the ISO image. Ensure that your network settings and proxy configurations are correct, as these can affect connectivity. [community thread]
Yes, you can replace the S100i controller with the HPE Smart Array E208i-a SR G10 LH Controller and use the appropriate SAS cable kit. This will allow you to configure separate arrays for SSDs and SAS drives. [community thread]
To replace a failed hard drive, first ensure all data has been backed up. Power off the server for safety, remove the defective drive from Bay 3, and insert the new drive. After booting up, use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator to create a new array with the replacement disk, then initialize and format it in Windows Disk Management. [community thread]
The ML110 Gen11 does not support booting from NVMe drives in the mainboard slots, as they are managed by the Intel VROC tool. Additionally, using a PCIe adapter to boot from NVMe is not possible with this server model. [community thread]
If the RAID controller is an SR type, such as an E208, the RAID configuration is saved on the drives, so moving the drives and controller should allow the RAID array to be recognized. However, be aware that the operating system currently installed may present compatibility issues. [community thread]
High fan noise on the HP DL160 G10 can often be mitigated by updating the firmware using the Gen10/Gen10 Plus Service Pack for ProLiant. Additionally, installing the Agentless Management Service for Windows may help reduce fan speed to normal levels. [community thread]