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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, refurbished

Western Digital

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AABS 160GB 7200 RPM 2MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-Z82P-E29DF MPN WD1600AABS

A refurbished 160 GB 3.5″ desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity160GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache2MB
  • Average Seek Time8.9ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive daily computing performance
  • 160GB capacity stores essential files and applications
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 9ms average seek time provides quick data access
  • 5 inch low-profile 1.0 inch height fits typical drive bays

Product identity

The Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AABS is a 160GB 3.5 inch desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 2MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It is a refurbished bare drive intended for daily computing tasks in mainstream personal computers.

Upgrade context

This drive replaces older lower-capacity or slower-spinning desktop hard drives where a 160GB capacity and 7200 RPM speed provide a noticeable improvement. The jump is worth it when the system uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s connection and the workload fits within the 2MB cache and 8.9ms average seek time.

Suitability

It suits builders repairing legacy desktops or adding a secondary storage volume where a 1.0 inch low-profile 3.5 inch form factor is required. Buyers needing larger capacities, faster interfaces, or new-condition drives with longer warranty coverage should look at something else.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive daily computing performance
  • 160GB capacity stores essential files and applications
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 9ms average seek time provides quick data access
  • 5 inch low-profile 1.0 inch height fits typical drive bays

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesCaviar SE
ModelWD1600AABS
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity160GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache2MB
Average Seek Time8.9ms
Average Write Time10.9ms
Average Latency4.2ms
UsageFor Daily Computing
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.48 kg
Package size198 × 140 × 27 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5-inch WD1600AABS need a 1.0-inch low-profile bay or a standard-height bay?

The drive is a 1.0-inch low-profile 3.5-inch unit, so it fits slim desktop bays that accept 1.0-inch height.

What is the correct SATA cable orientation when connecting the 7-pin data connector on the WD1600AABS?

Align the L-shaped key on the 7-pin SATA data plug with the matching notch on the drive connector; forcing it the wrong way bends pins.

After how many operating hours should I plan to replace the refurbished WD1600AABS?

Treat the drive as end-of-life storage; migrate critical data to a newer drive once SMART reallocated-sector counts rise above zero.

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