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Refurbished 3.5 inch IDE hard drive silver metal casing

Seagate Refurbished

Seagate DB35 Series 7200.3 ST3160215ACE 160GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-8Z2C-WGG8X MPN ST3160215ACE

A 160 GB, 7200 RPM IDE drive with 2 MB cache, built for DVRs and daily computing

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • Recommended useFor Daily Computing
  • Refurbished drive backed by 90-day limited coverage
  • 160 GB capacity stores everyday files and recordings
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed speeds up data access
  • 2 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother response
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

DB35 Series 160 GB IDE Drive

This refurbished Seagate DB35 Series 7200.3 drive provides 160 GB of storage on a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and connects via IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6. The unit is designed for daily computing tasks and DVR environments.

Suits legacy IDE systems and DVR upgrades

It fits older desktops, home media servers and multimedia recorders that require a parallel ATA interface. DynaPlay technology supports video streaming performance and power optimisation for continuous recording. Buyers needing larger capacities or modern serial interfaces should consider other options.

IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface

The drive uses the parallel ATA standard with a maximum burst rate of 100 MB/s. Motherboards must provide a compatible 40-pin IDE connector and cable-select support. Without that interface the drive cannot be installed or used.

How it compares

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

Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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 $287.44 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineDB35 Series 7200.3
Model nameST3160215ACE
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size189 × 121 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does this 3.5" IDE drive need a 40-pin cable and a standard Molex power connector to work?

Yes, the ST3160215ACE uses the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface with a 40-pin data cable and requires a standard Molex power connector from your PSU.

Will the DB35.3 series drive share an IDE cable with an older ATA-6 drive without slowing it down?

Both devices run at the cable's highest supported speed; an ATA-6 drive on the same cable operates at its rated ATA-100 throughput.

How can I confirm the 160GB capacity and 7200 RPM speed are recognised after installation?

Check BIOS drive detection or OS Disk Management; both should report 160 GB capacity and the drive will identify as a 7200 RPM model.

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