SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG HM160HI 160GB 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive
A 160 GB, 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop drive with 8 MB cache, 12 ms seek time and 5.6 ms latency
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency5.6ms
- 160 GB capacity stores more files and applications
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers steady data throughput
- 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother performance
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits older laptop controllers
- 5 mm height matches standard 2.5 inch drive bays
160 GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive
The Samsung HM160HI is a 160 GB internal hard drive built for 2.5 inch drive bays. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and connects through a SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface. The bare-drive unit measures 100.3 mm long, 69.75 mm wide and 9.5 mm high.
Fits standard 9.5 mm notebook bays
Installation requires a laptop or enclosure that accepts a 9.5 mm high 2.5 inch SATA drive and provides a SATA data plus power connector. The 1.5 Gb/s link works with faster SATA controllers without adapters. Its 12 ms average seek time and 5.6 ms latency suit everyday file storage and operating system duties.
Suits repairs and low-capacity upgrades
This drive matches older notebooks or external caddies limited to SATA 1.5 Gb/s and 9.5 mm height. Buyers who want more storage, higher spindle speeds or a modern SATA 6 Gb/s interface should look at something else.
Highlights
- 160 GB capacity stores more files and applications
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers steady data throughput
- 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother performance
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits older laptop controllers
- 5 mm height matches standard 2.5 inch drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Series | Spinpoint M Series |
| Model | HM160HI |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 5.6ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology Load/Unload Head Technology SilentSeek NoiseGuard |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.75mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.3mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the 5400 RPM spindle and 12 ms average seek time become the bottleneck during sustained sequential workloads?
The 5400 RPM spindle and 12 ms average seek time set the mechanical ceiling; sustained transfers are limited by the 1.5 Gb/s SATA interface and the 8 MB cache.
How much acoustic noise and heat does the drive produce when running continuously?
SilentSeek and NoiseGuard features reduce acoustic output, while the 5400 RPM speed and low-profile 9.5 mm height keep heat generation modest during all-day operation.
Does my laptop need a 2.5 inch 9.5 mm SATA drive bay and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s controller to use this drive?
Yes, the drive requires a 2.5 inch bay with 9.5 mm clearance and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s host controller; it draws power directly from the SATA connector.
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