United States
Q
What is the HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9 server form factor and processor support?
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The HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9 is a 1U rack-mount server supporting a single Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processor for balanced performance in space-constrained environments.
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How much memory does the DL120 Gen9 support?
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The DL120 Gen9 supports up to 512 GB of DDR4 SmartMemory across four DIMM slots, providing high bandwidth and reliability for demanding workloads.
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What storage options are available on the DL120 Gen9?
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You can configure the DL120 Gen9 with up to eight SFF hot-plug drive bays or four LFF hot-plug bays, supporting SAS, SATA HDDs and SSDs for flexible capacity and performance.
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Can I use SSDs in the DL120 Gen9 server?
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Yes. The DL120 Gen9 supports SAS and SATA SSDs in both SFF and LFF drive bays, delivering low latency storage ideal for I/O-intensive applications.
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What network connectivity does the DL120 Gen9 offer?
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By default, the server includes two embedded 1 GbE ports. Optional HPE FlexibleLOM modules allow you to add 10 GbE, 25 GbE or Fibre Channel connectivity for higher throughput.
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How do I manage the DL120 Gen9 remotely?
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The integrated HPE iLO 4 management engine provides remote console access, automated firmware updates, health monitoring and power management through a browser or RESTful API.
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Which operating systems are supported on the DL120 Gen9?
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HPE validates the DL120 Gen9 for Microsoft Windows Server, various Linux distributions (RHEL, SUSE, CentOS), VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer and other major hypervisors.
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What are the primary use cases for the DL120 Gen9 server?
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The DL120 Gen9 excels in general-purpose enterprise apps, file and print services, web hosting, database front-ends, virtualization and edge computing.
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How energy efficient is the HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9?
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Equipped with HPE Flexible Slot Power Supplies (up to 94 percent efficiency) and Intelligent Power Discovery, the server reduces operational costs and optimizes power usage.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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HPE offers a standard three-year limited warranty with parts, labor and on-site support. You can upgrade to HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care for faster response times and 24×7 coverage.
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Is the DL120 Gen9 suitable for virtualization?
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Yes. With up to 18 cores, 512 GB RAM and flexible network options, the DL120 Gen9 delivers robust performance for VMware, Hyper-V and container-based workloads.
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How do I upgrade memory or storage on the DL120 Gen9?
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Memory is upgraded by replacing or adding DDR4 DIMMs in the server’s four slots. Storage is expanded by installing additional hot-plug drives or adding HPE Smart Array controllers.
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What RAID configurations are supported?
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Using optional HPE Smart Array controllers, the DL120 Gen9 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 for data protection and performance tailored to your application requirements.
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What are the dimensions and rack compatibility?
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The DL120 Gen9 measures 1.68”×17.5”×26.1” (4.3×44.5×66.3 cm) and fits standard 19” racks with a 1U height, making it ideal for dense data center deployments.
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What security features are built into the DL120 Gen9?
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Integrated security includes secure boot, firmware integrity checks, TPM 1.2/2.0 support and the HPE Silicon Root of Trust to safeguard against firmware-level attacks.
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How can I buy and configure the HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9?
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You can purchase through HPE authorized resellers or the HPE Store. Use the HPE QuickSpecs and Configuration Tool online to select processors, memory, storage, networking and support options.
