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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing Fujitsu MHZ2160BH G1 160GB

Fujitsu

Fujitsu MHZ2160BH G1 160GB 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM 8MB Cache internal hard drive

SKU CH-699A-NW5MH

A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with 160 GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache, supplied new and DoD 5220.22 M erased

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Key featuresErased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested good (Not format
  • 160 GB capacity stores operating system and everyday files
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet low-power operation
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother responsiveness
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard laptop and desktop ports
  • DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase ensures data sanitised before reuse

160 GB SATA 2.5-inch drive

This 160 GB Fujitsu drive fits 2.5-inch bays and connects through a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and is intended for laptops or compact desktops needing basic storage capacity. The unit is sold new and has been erased to DoD 5220.22 M compliance before testing.

Mechanical build and daily use

The standard 2.5-inch form factor slides into most laptop drive caddies or desktop brackets without adapters. A single SATA data and power cable is all that is required for installation. The 5400 RPM spindle keeps acoustic output low, making it suitable for quiet workspaces or media centres where silence matters.

Upgrade path and limits

This drive replaces a failed or smaller mechanical disk in older SATA-based systems. The 160 GB capacity suits operating-system installs, office documents or lightweight application libraries. It will not meet the needs of buyers who want more storage for large media libraries or faster access times for demanding workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $39.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $249.94 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFujitsu
Model nameMHZ2160BH G1
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s

Questions about this item

What maximum throughput does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface provide?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface caps theoretical throughput at 3.0 Gb/s, with real-world sustained transfers typically lower.

What physical dimensions and mounting pattern does this 2.5-inch drive use?

The drive follows the standard 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA data and power connector layout.

How is the drive installed, and what common step is missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with screws, then initialise and format the disk in the operating system before use.

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