Seagate
Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160316CS 160GB 5900 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
A 160 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive spinning at 5900 RPM with 8 MB cache, built for 10 simultaneous HD streams
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- RPM5900 RPM
- Cache8MB
- FeaturesTuned to balance high-performance with low power consumption
- Designed for 10 simultaneous HD streams with Pipeline HD tuning
- 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and low power draw
- 160 GB capacity on a 3.5 inch form factor
- 8 MB cache supports smooth video recording and playback
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility
Purpose-built for DVR storage
The Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160316CS is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for digital video recorders and surveillance systems. Its 5900 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB cache are tuned to sustain multiple simultaneous HD recording streams while keeping power draw low. The 160 GB capacity suits setups that store several days of footage before overwriting. A SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects directly to standard motherboard or DVR controller ports.
Ideal for always-on recording, not for OS boot
This drive targets installers and integrators who need reliable, continuous write performance for 10 or more concurrent HD streams. It is not suited for use as a primary operating-system drive in a desktop or laptop where low access latency and high random IOPS matter. Builders wanting faster application load times or general-purpose file storage should consider drives optimised for those workloads.
The 5900 RPM spindle speed defines the streaming
At 5900 RPM the drive delivers the sustained throughput required for multiple high-definition video streams without the heat and noise of faster-spinning desktop drives. If your recorder demands higher areal density or greater total capacity, this 160 GB model will not meet the requirement.
Pluspunten
- Designed for 10 simultaneous HD streams with Pipeline HD tuning
- 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and low power draw
- 160 GB capacity on a 3.5 inch form factor
- 8 MB cache supports smooth video recording and playback
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility
Specificaties
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Pipeline HD |
| Model | ST3160316CS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Features | Tuned to balance high-performance with low power consumption, Pipeline HD drives can support a minimum of 10 simultaneous streams of HD content Eco-friendly, best in class power performance is easy on the environment while also enabling strict energy conservation programs such as Energy Star Seagate Soft Sonic motor technology enables years of ultra-quiet, worry free operation with acoustic performance as low as 1.9bels Designed for cool, quiet, worry free, 24x7 operations 365 days a year. Always on, always reliable Seagate Think Green certified, Pipeline HD drives are more than gree |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Verzendgewicht | 0.40 kg |
| Pakketafmetingen | 147 × 102 × 20 mm |
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Does the ST3160316CS come with mounting screws or a SATA cable, or are they sold separately?
The ST3160316CS is supplied as a bare drive only; mounting screws and a SATA data cable are not included and must be purchased separately.
Should I choose the 160 GB Pipeline HD model or a higher-capacity version for recording multiple HD streams?
This specific model is the 160 GB capacity; the Pipeline HD series supports a minimum of 10 simultaneous HD streams on this drive.
How does the 5900 RPM spindle speed affect real-world DVR recording performance?
The 5900 RPM speed balances high performance with low power consumption, enabling the drive to sustain at least 10 concurrent HD recording streams.
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