Western Digital WD1600AVVS 160GB 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

AV-GP series for always-on media systems

The Western Digital WD1600AVVS is a 160GB desktop hard drive built for continuous 24/7 audio and video workloads. It targets media centres, surveillance recorders and digital signage players that demand quiet, cool operation over long periods. The drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and an 8MB cache to sustain steady streaming performance.

Fits a 3.5-inch bay with standard SATA connections

This 3.5-inch unit mounts in any desktop chassis or server tray that accepts a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector. No special brackets, adapters or controller cards are required beyond a motherboard or HBA with a free SATA port. The low power draw and reduced heat output leave more thermal headroom for other components inside compact enclosures.

Retail kit includes the drive only

The retail package supplies the bare drive without cables, mounting screws or software discs. Installers must provide their own SATA data and power cables as well as any chassis-specific screws or rails. No bundled utilities or management applications are included, so configuration relies entirely on the host operating system or DVR firmware.