Western Digital
Western Digital WD1600AVVS 160GB 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
A 160 GB, 3.5-inch SATA drive built for continuous 24/7 AV recording and playback
- PackagingRetail
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- Cache8MB
- FeaturesWD AV-GP drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for
- Form Factor3.5"
- Built for continuous 24/7 audio-video recording
- Near-silent operation suits living-room media centres
- Ultra-cool running reduces system heat load
- Low power draw cuts electricity cost
- 1 million hours MTTF supports long-term reliability
AV-GP series for always-on media systems
The Western Digital WD1600AVVS is a 160GB desktop hard drive built for continuous 24/7 audio and video workloads. It targets media centres, surveillance recorders and digital signage players that demand quiet, cool operation over long periods. The drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and an 8MB cache to sustain steady streaming performance.
Fits a 3.5-inch bay with standard SATA connections
This 3.5-inch unit mounts in any desktop chassis or server tray that accepts a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector. No special brackets, adapters or controller cards are required beyond a motherboard or HBA with a free SATA port. The low power draw and reduced heat output leave more thermal headroom for other components inside compact enclosures.
Retail kit includes the drive only
The retail package supplies the bare drive without cables, mounting screws or software discs. Installers must provide their own SATA data and power cables as well as any chassis-specific screws or rails. No bundled utilities or management applications are included, so configuration relies entirely on the host operating system or DVR firmware.
Highlights
- Built for continuous 24/7 audio-video recording
- Near-silent operation suits living-room media centres
- Ultra-cool running reduces system heat load
- Low power draw cuts electricity cost
- 1 million hours MTTF supports long-term reliability
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | AV-GP |
| Model | WD1600AVVS |
| Packaging | Retail |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Features | WD AV-GP drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for always-on 24/7 AV applications. They are designed for media center, media server, surveillance, digital signage and other AV systems requiring perfect audio and video, low heat, low power and long term reliability. 24x7 reliability Near silent operation SilkStream Technology Ultra-cool operation Low power consumption 1 million hours MTTF (MTBF) Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL) |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 1.13 kg |
| Package size | 210 × 184 × 64 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limit sustained write performance on this drive?
The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface provides enough bandwidth for the WD1600AVVS to sustain its native write speeds during continuous 24/7 recording.
How much heat and noise does the AV-GP drive produce during all-day operation?
The WD AV-GP series is engineered for ultra-cool, near-silent operation in always-on environments such as media servers and surveillance systems.
What host connector and physical bay does the WD1600AVVS require?
It needs a standard SATA data port, a SATA power connector and a 3.5-inch drive bay in the host system.
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