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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B160P0 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE Ultra ATA133 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-W097-1Q6H5 MPN 6B160P0

160 GB 3.5" IDE desktop drive at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache and fluid-dynamic bearing for quiet operation

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast desktop performance
  • 160 GB capacity stores large file collections
  • 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • Fluid dynamic bearing motor reduces operational noise
  • Shock and Data Protection Systems guard stored information

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 160GB IDE drive

The Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B160P0 is a 160GB desktop hard drive that spins at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache. It connects through the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface in a standard 3.5 inch form factor. The bare drive unit includes fluid dynamic bearing motor technology for quiet operation.

Suits older IDE desktop upgrades

This drive serves systems that require an IDE Ultra ATA133 connection for storage expansion or replacement. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8MB buffer support typical desktop workloads. Builders whose motherboards lack IDE headers cannot install this drive without an adapter.

Interface decides compatibility

The IDE Ultra ATA133 interface is the single specification that determines whether this drive fits a given system. Motherboards must provide a matching 40-pin IDE connector and BIOS support for 160GB capacity. Without that interface the drive cannot be used.

How it compares

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

Price $70.99
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 $443.69 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 10
Model name6B160P0
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What 3.5-inch bay and IDE Ultra ATA133 connector does this bare drive need to fit and mount?

It fits a standard 3.5-inch internal bay and connects via a 40-pin IDE Ultra ATA133 interface; secure it with four side or bottom mounting screws.

How do I install the Maxtor 6B160P0, and which jumper setting do people often miss?

Attach the IDE data cable and 4-pin Molex power, then set the rear jumper to Master, Slave or Cable Select to match your motherboard configuration.

When will the 7200 RPM fluid dynamic bearing motor or 8 MB cache need replacement?

The fluid dynamic bearing motor and 8 MB cache are sealed inside the drive; no user maintenance is required, but keep backups as mechanical drives can fail over time.

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