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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Western Digital

Western Digital Caviar RE16 WD3200YS 320GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-2YZM-BRXQT

3.5-inch SATA desktop hard drive with 320 GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache

  • 320 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • Native Command Queuing optimises request order for efficiency

Western Digital Caviar RE16 320 GB Desktop Drive

The Western Digital Caviar RE16 WD3200YS is a 320 GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for desktop computers. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface with a 16 MB cache. The bare drive includes features such as Native Command Queuing and Time-Limited Error Recovery.

Suited for legacy desktop storage.

This drive suits owners of older desktop PCs or servers that require a replacement SATA hard drive with a 320 GB capacity. It is not intended for users who need larger storage volumes, solid-state performance, or modern 6 Gb/s SATA speeds for current builds.

Deciding specification: 320 GB capacity at 7200 RPM

The single specification that decides fit is the 320 GB capacity combined with a 7200 RPM spindle speed on a SATA 3 Gb/s interface. If the target system requires more than 320 GB or demands a faster interface, this drive will not meet the requirement.

Highlights

  • 320 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • Native Command Queuing optimises request order for efficiency

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the WD3200YS ship with cables, brackets or mounting screws, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; SATA data and power cables plus any mounting hardware must be sourced separately

What capacity and cache size does the WD3200YS offer compared with other RE16 models?

This model provides 320 GB of storage and a 16 MB buffer; other RE16 drives differ in capacity but share the same 7200 RPM speed and 3 Gb/s SATA interface

How does the 7200 RPM spindle speed affect everyday performance in a desktop PC?

The 7200 RPM rotation gives faster sequential throughput and lower access latency than slower-spinning drives, improving boot times and file transfers on the 3 Gb/s SATA link

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