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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Maxtor

Maxtor 6L100M0 100GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-QM2N-5596P MPN 6L100M0

A 100 GB desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache, built for DVR and media-centre streaming over SATA 1.5Gb/s

  • Total capacity100 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Designed for DVR and media-centre recording
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed with 8 MB cache
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface for desktop installation
  • 9 ms average seek and 4.17 ms latency
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Maxtor QuickView 100GB DVR Drive

The Maxtor QuickView 6L100M0 is a 100GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for digital video recorders, set-top boxes and media centres. Its 7200 RPM spindle and 8MB cache deliver the sustained throughput needed for continuous AV recording and playback. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and upgrade installers.

SATA 1.5Gb/s Interface Limit

The drive connects via a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, which caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 1.5 Gb/s. This first-generation SATA link is slower than later 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s versions, so sustained throughput will not exceed the bus limit. Older host controllers or legacy enclosures may not negotiate higher speeds even if they are present.

100GB Capacity Constraint

The single specification that decides fit is the 100GB capacity, which suits standard-definition DVR loops or light media-centre libraries. Buyers who need space for high-definition recordings or large media archives will find this capacity insufficient. No larger capacity is offered in this model.

How it compares

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

Price $43.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 100 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $439.90 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineQuickView
Model name6L100M0
Total capacity100 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.70 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose a different capacity or a newer SATA revision for my DVR?

This model is a single 100GB capacity with SATA 1.5Gb/s; no other capacities or faster SATA versions are offered for the 6L100M0.

What does the 7200 RPM rating mean for continuous video recording?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 8MB cache deliver an average seek of 9ms and latency of 4.17ms, supporting smooth AV streaming in DVRs and media centres.

Will the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limit throughput on a modern motherboard?

The drive runs at SATA 1.5Gb/s; a newer controller will simply operate at this drive's native speed without any compatibility issue.

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