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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

DELL

DELL WD1601ABYS 160GB 7200RPM 16MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-9KJP-Y31E2

A 160 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache

  • 160 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in any desktop drive bay

160 GB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive

This 3.5-inch hard drive delivers 160 GB of storage on a SATA 3Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache for everyday desktop workloads. The unit is supplied new as a bare drive without cables or brackets. It suits users adding secondary storage to an existing system.

Enterprise-grade build and bare-drive mounting

The drive carries Dell enterprise branding and the WD1601ABYS model number. Standard 3.5-inch mounting holes allow installation in any compatible desktop bay or caddy. A SATA data connector and power connector provide the only external interfaces. No accessory kit is included so builders must supply their own screws and cables.

7200 RPM thermals and modest power draw

At 7200 RPM the drive generates typical mechanical heat for a desktop hard disk. Acoustic output is audible during seek operations but remains within normal office limits. Power consumption follows standard 3.5-inch SATA drive profiles under load and idle. The 2.0 pound weight reflects a conventional metal chassis.

Highlights

  • 160 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in any desktop drive bay

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 3Gb/s interface cap the maximum transfer rate at?

The SATA 3Gb/s interface limits the theoretical maximum transfer rate to 3 Gbps; real-world sustained throughput will be lower due to the 7200RPM mechanical design and 16MB cache.

What physical space and mounting does this 3.5-inch drive require?

This 3.5-inch drive fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and uses the industry-standard bottom and side mounting holes; it ships as a bare drive without rails or caddy.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Connect a SATA data cable to the motherboard and a SATA power cable from the PSU, secure the drive with four screws, then initialise and format the 160GB volume in the OS — the step often missed is initialising the new disk before formatting.

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