Western Digital
Western Digital RE3 WD3202ABYS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
320 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity320GB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache16MB
- Average Latency4.2ms
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard motherboard ports
- DoD 5220.22 M compliant erase ensures data sanitisation
- 5 inch form factor suits conventional drive bays
Capacity and interface
The Western Digital RE3 WD3202ABYS is a 320GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It is aimed at desktop builders who need a basic mechanical drive for secondary storage or legacy system repairs. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache deliver standard desktop performance for its class.
Installation notes
The drive arrives as a bare unit without cables, brackets or mounting screws, so installers must supply their own SATA data and power leads. It has been erased to DoD 5220.22 M compliance and tested good, though it ships unformatted and unpartitioned. Up to 50 bad sectors may be present and the label or casing may show cosmetic markings.
Workload fit
The 320GB capacity suits light archival tasks, boot drives for older operating systems or modest media libraries. Average latency of 4.2ms and the 16MB buffer handle sequential reads and writes adequately for single-stream workloads. Heavy multi-user databases, modern gaming libraries or large video projects will exceed the available space and sustained throughput.
Highlights
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard motherboard ports
- DoD 5220.22 M compliant erase ensures data sanitisation
- 5 inch form factor suits conventional drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Series | RE3 |
| Model | WD3202ABYS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 320GB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Average Latency | 4.2ms |
| Features | Erased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested good (Not formatted, partitioned, or allocated). Sold as used and in working condition. There may be drives that have up to 50 bad sectors. There may be writing or markings on the drive or the drive may vary slightly (color and/or label may differ) from picture but the model numbers will be the same. |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 165 × 102 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the WD3202ABYS is working correctly after installation?
Run a full surface scan; the drive was erased to DoD 5220.22 M standard and tested good, though up to 50 bad sectors may be present.
What comes with the bare-drive WD3202ABYS and what must I source separately?
Only the 3.5" SATA drive is included; you need SATA data and power cables, mounting screws and a 3.5" bay or adapter.
Which RE3 capacity should I choose for a 320 GB requirement?
This model is the 320 GB variant; select it when you need exactly that capacity at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache.
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