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Silver 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with SATA connector

Seagate

Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-X01W-QPBCT MPN ST9160823AS

A 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 160GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed, 8MB cache and NCQ support

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity160GB
  • Cache8MB
  • Average Latency4.17ms
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Responsive multitasking supported by 8MB cache
  • Reliable storage using perpendicular recording technology
  • Longer battery life from low power consumption
  • Broad laptop fit in 2.5" SATA form factor

Laptop drive for server workloads

The Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for laptop bays. It delivers 160GB of storage over a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The 7200 RPM spindle and 8MB cache suit server-oriented tasks that demand quicker access than standard notebook drives provide.

Thermals noise and power draw

Low power consumption maximises battery life and lets users work longer between charges. Perpendicular recording technology enhances data reliability during continuous operation. Average latency sits at 4.17ms, reflecting the faster rotational speed under normal workloads.

NCQ and bare drive packaging

Native Command Queuing reorders read and write commands to reduce mechanical delays in multi-threaded server environments. The bare drive packaging supplies the unit without cables, brackets or installation software. Buyers who need mounting hardware or cloning utilities must source them separately.

Highlights

  • Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Responsive multitasking supported by 8MB cache
  • Reliable storage using perpendicular recording technology
  • Longer battery life from low power consumption
  • Broad laptop fit in 2.5" SATA form factor

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesMomentus 7200.2
ModelST9160823AS
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity160GB
Cache8MB
Average Latency4.17ms
RPM7200 RPM
FeaturesNative Command Queuing (NCQ)
Low power consumption maximizes battery life and lets users work longer.
Perpendicular recording technology enhances data reliability.
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor2.5"
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s drive in my laptop and what step is often missed?

Slide the bare drive into the 2.5" bay, secure it with the caddy screws, and connect the SATA data and power cables; the step often missed is enabling AHCI or NCQ in the BIOS so the 7200 RPM unit can use Native Command Queuing.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST9160823AS need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the perpendicular recording technology and 8MB cache are sealed inside, so the only future action is replacing the drive if it fails or capacity runs out.

What limit appears first during sustained workloads on this 7200 RPM SATA drive?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface sets the maximum sustained transfer ceiling, which is reached before the 7200 RPM platters or 8MB cache become the bottleneck.

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