Western Digital
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AABS 160GB 7200 RPM 2MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
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
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Series | Caviar SE |
| Model | WD1600AABS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 2MB |
| Average Seek Time | 8.9ms |
| Average Write Time | 10.9ms |
| Average Latency | 4.2ms |
| Usage | For Daily Computing |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.48 kg |
| Package size | 198 × 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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