HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9 Rack Options
Genuine HPE rack hardware for the HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9, new and refurbished. This is a 2U chassis 23.9 inches deep and up to 47.6 lb fully populated, so the rails, the cable management arm and the depth of the rack are one decision rather than three — and the rail kit does not include the arm.
DL180 Gen9 Rack Specifications
- Form factor: 2U rack, 3.44in (8.75cm) high by 17.54in (44.55cm) wide by 23.9in (60.70cm) deep with the bezel, across both the LFF and SFF drive bay versions
- Weight: up to 47.6 lb (21.59 kg) with all drives, power supply and processor installed, and 36.58 lb (16.59 kg) at minimum configuration
- Rails: a 2U Easy Install rail kit matched to this chassis height, which applies to both LFF and SFF models and does not include a cable management arm — the 2U arm is a separate part
- Rack ears: quick release latch ears on the hot-plug LFF chassis and thumbscrew ears on the 8SFF chassis; thumbscrew ears are not supported on the hot-plug LFF chassis, and 8LFF and 12LFF models with latch ears support a front USB 3.0 port
- Console access: rack-mount consoles and analog or IP KVM switches, plus a USB keyboard and mouse kit for working directly at the server
- Thermal envelope: a standard operating inlet range of 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at sea level, with ASHRAE A3 and A4 extended ambient support on approved configurations
The rail kit does not include the cable management arm. They are two separate 2U part numbers, and the chassis is already 23.9 inches deep before the arm is attached. Measure the rack before ordering rails, and plan on two people for the lift — a fully populated DL180 Gen9 runs to 47.6 lb.
What Do You Need to Rack a DL180 Gen9?
| Part | What it does | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| 2U Easy Install rail kit | Mounts the chassis in the rack | Covers both LFF and SFF models; no cable management arm included |
| 2U cable management arm | Dresses cables behind the server | A separate order, and it adds depth behind the chassis |
| KVM console switch | Keyboard, video and mouse for several servers | Analog and IP switches differ on local against network access |
| USB keyboard and mouse kit | A head at the server itself | The straightforward answer when only this server needs one |
Two rows there catch people out. The rail kit genuinely does not include the cable management arm, so a tidy rack build is two part numbers. And the chassis is 23.9 inches deep before the arm is attached, which is where a shallow or heavily cabled rack becomes a problem — measure the rack, not the server, before ordering rails.
Choosing the Right DL180 Gen9 Rack Options
- Check the ear type before ordering a bezel or planning front USB. Thumbscrew ears are not supported on the hot-plug LFF chassis, and front USB 3.0 on 8LFF and 12LFF models depends on the latch ears.
- Plan for the weight. At up to 47.6 lb fully populated, HPE recommends a minimum of two people for any rack server installation.
- The rails are 2U. Height is the first thing to confirm, since a 1U kit will not carry this chassis whatever else matches.
- Decide console access per rack, not per server. A KVM switch pays off across several machines; a USB keyboard and mouse kit is the simpler answer for one.
- Leave the airflow alone. The 10 to 35 degrees C inlet range assumes front-to-back airflow, and extended ambient operation applies only to approved configurations.
Complete Your DL180 Gen9 Build
Rack depth and weight both follow the drive configuration — see DL180 Gen9 drives before committing to a rail and arm combination. Also available: DL180 Gen9 memory, processors, storage controllers, networking adapters and power supplies, or the full DL180 Gen9 parts listing. Other models are listed under HPE parts by server model.
DL180 Gen9 Rack Options FAQ
What size rail kit does a DL180 Gen9 need?
A 2U kit. The chassis is 3.44 inches high and 23.9 inches deep with the bezel, in both the LFF and SFF drive bay versions.
Does the rail kit include a cable management arm?
No. The Easy Install rail kit applies to both LFF and SFF models and does not include an arm, so that is a separate part number.
How deep is a DL180 Gen9?
23.9 inches (60.70 cm) with the bezel fitted. A cable management arm adds depth behind that, worth measuring against the rack before ordering.
How much does a DL180 Gen9 weigh?
Up to 47.6 lb (21.59 kg) with all hard drives, power supply and processor installed. A minimum configuration is 36.58 lb (16.59 kg).
Can I use thumbscrew rack ears on an LFF DL180 Gen9?
No. HPE states that thumb screw ears are not supported on the hot-plug LFF chassis. Those models use quick release latch ears, which also enable the front USB 3.0 port.
What inlet temperature does the DL180 Gen9 tolerate?
The standard operating range is 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at sea level, with altitude derating. Approved hardware configurations support the ASHRAE A3 and A4 extended ambient ranges.
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