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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Maxtor

Maxtor 6Y160M0 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-XTHK-MJ3GM MPN 6Y160M0

160 GB 7200 RPM desktop hard drive with 8 MB cache, SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and Quiet Drive Technology

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 160 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM and 8 MB cache speed up file access
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy desktops
  • Quiet Drive Technology with FDB motors reduces operating noise
  • Shock and data protection systems guard against data loss

160 GB SATA desktop drive

The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160M0 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It provides 160 GB of storage on a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare-drive packaging makes it suitable for system builders and upgraders who need a standard mechanical drive.

SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The drive will only work with motherboards or controllers that support this first-generation SATA speed. Systems requiring SATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s natively may still accept the drive but will operate at the lower 1.5Gb/s rate.

Quiet Drive Technology included

The bundled features centre on acoustic and reliability enhancements. Quiet Drive Technology combines 100 percent fluid dynamic bearing motors with the Maxtor Shock Protection System to reduce operating noise and protect against physical impact. The Maxtor Data Protection System adds firmware-level safeguards for stored data.

How it compares

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

Price $69.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 $437.44 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 lineDiamondMax Plus 9
Model name6Y160M0
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9.3 ms
Mean latency4.2 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How fast will the 7200 RPM spindle and 8 MB cache actually read and write data once the drive is installed?

The drive spins at 7200 RPM with an 8 MB cache, delivering an average seek time of 9.3 ms and average latency of 4.2 ms for typical desktop workloads.

What does the SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface limit in real use?

The SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 1.5 Gb/s, so sustained throughput will not exceed that ceiling.

Will this 3.5 inch bare drive fit my standard desktop drive bay and mounting points?

The 3.5 inch form factor matches standard desktop bays and uses industry-standard mounting holes for secure installation.

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