SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG HM160JI 160GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 160 GB, 2.5 inch laptop drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency5.6ms
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance with quiet operation
- 8 MB cache smooths frequent read and write tasks
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits older laptop motherboards
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor reduces noise and wear
Samsung Spinpoint M Series 160GB laptop drive
The Samsung Spinpoint M Series HM160JI is a 160GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for notebooks. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache and connects through a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare drive uses TuMR head technology with wireless suspension design and a fluid dynamic bearing spindle motor. It is supplied in new condition.
Suits older laptop repairs and light storage needs
This drive fits 2.5 inch SATA bays in legacy notebooks or external enclosures where a 160GB capacity is sufficient. The 5400 RPM speed and 12ms average seek time serve basic file storage and operating system duties. Buyers who want more storage capacity or faster data transfer rates should look at something else. Systems requiring a SATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s link will not benefit from the 1.5Gb/s interface.
Straightforward 2.5 inch SATA installation
Installation follows the standard 2.5 inch SATA process: secure the drive in the bay or caddy, attach the data and power connectors, then initialise the drive in the operating system. The bare drive packaging means no mounting screws or cables are included. The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface may limit throughput on newer controllers that expect higher link speeds. Load/unload head technology and SilentSeek features help reduce mechanical wear and acoustic noise during operation.
Highlights
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance with quiet operation
- 8 MB cache smooths frequent read and write tasks
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits older laptop motherboards
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor reduces noise and wear
Specifications
| Brand | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Series | Spinpoint M Series |
| Model | HM160JI |
| 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 head with wireless suspension design SATA Native Command Queuing Feature set Fluid Dynamic Bearing Spindle Motor Technology Load/Unload Head Technology Multi-Burst On-The-Fly Error Correction SilentSeek Hybrid Latch System for Reliability and Quietness |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Will this 2.5" SATA drive fit and power up in my laptop without an adapter?
The 2.5" form factor and SATA 1.5Gb/s interface match the standard drive bay and power connector found in most laptops built for 2.5" SATA drives.
Can I pair this 5400 RPM drive with an older SATA 1.5Gb/s controller and still have it recognised?
Yes, the drive's native SATA 1.5Gb/s interface works directly with first-generation SATA controllers without needing a speed negotiation step.
After installing the drive, how can I confirm the 8MB cache and 12ms seek time are active?
Run the drive manufacturer's diagnostic utility or a SMART tool; it will report the cache size and seek performance figures stored in the drive firmware.
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