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Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160P0 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE ATA133 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-3FFT-R5384 MPN 6Y160P0

A 160GB 3.5" IDE desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8MB cache and 9.3ms seek time

  • 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
  • 160 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speeds up data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • IDE Ultra ATA133 interface fits legacy desktop builds
  • 3 ms average seek cuts file-retrieval delay

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 160GB IDE Drive

The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160P0 is a 160GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache. It connects via the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface and is suited for legacy desktop systems or industrial equipment requiring parallel ATA storage. The drive includes Maxtor Shock Protection and Data Protection Systems for basic data integrity.

Check Motherboard IDE Port and OS Limits

Verify that your motherboard provides a functional IDE channel and that the BIOS recognises drives of this capacity. Some older operating systems impose partition limits below 160GB, so confirm the OS supports the full space. The bare-drive packaging means no cables, brackets or mounting screws are included; source them separately if your chassis lacks spares.

3.5-Inch Form Factor and Parallel Connector

The standard 3.5-inch form factor fits typical desktop drive bays using four side or bottom mounting holes. The 40-pin IDE connector and separate Molex power plug require correct orientation during installation. Rated average seek time is 9.3ms with 4.2ms average latency, reflecting the mechanical performance of this 2023-listed new-old-stock unit.

How it compares

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

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 $387.44 per TB
Pricier than about 88% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineDiamondMax Plus 9
Model name6Y160P0
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9.3 ms
Mean latency4.2 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare-drive packaging include cables or mounting screws, or must they be bought separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; IDE cables, power adapters and mounting screws are not included and must be purchased separately.

Is the 160 GB capacity the only option in the DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160P0 line?

The model number 6Y160P0 identifies the single 160 GB variant; other capacities carry different model numbers.

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed mean for everyday desktop use?

The 7200 RPM rotation gives an average seek time of 9.3 ms and latency of 4.2 ms, providing responsive file access for typical desktop workloads.

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