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Silver 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with SATA connector

Seagate

Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-X01W-QPBCT MPN ST9160823AS

A 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 160GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed, 8MB cache and NCQ support

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Mean latency4.17 ms
  • Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Responsive multitasking supported by 8MB cache
  • Reliable storage using perpendicular recording technology
  • Longer battery life from low power consumption
  • Broad laptop fit in 2.5" SATA form factor

Laptop drive for server workloads

The Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for laptop bays. It delivers 160GB of storage over a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The 7200 RPM spindle and 8MB cache suit server-oriented tasks that demand quicker access than standard notebook drives provide.

Thermals noise and power draw

Low power consumption maximises battery life and lets users work longer between charges. Perpendicular recording technology enhances data reliability during continuous operation. Average latency sits at 4.17ms, reflecting the faster rotational speed under normal workloads.

NCQ and bare drive packaging

Native Command Queuing reorders read and write commands to reduce mechanical delays in multi-threaded server environments. The bare drive packaging supplies the unit without cables, brackets or installation software. Buyers who need mounting hardware or cloning utilities must source them separately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $331.19 per TB
Pricier than about 64% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineMomentus 7200.2
Model nameST9160823AS
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Mean latency4.17 ms
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s drive in my laptop and what step is often missed?

Slide the bare drive into the 2.5" bay, secure it with the caddy screws, and connect the SATA data and power cables; the step often missed is enabling AHCI or NCQ in the BIOS so the 7200 RPM unit can use Native Command Queuing.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST9160823AS need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the perpendicular recording technology and 8MB cache are sealed inside, so the only future action is replacing the drive if it fails or capacity runs out.

What limit appears first during sustained workloads on this 7200 RPM SATA drive?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface sets the maximum sustained transfer ceiling, which is reached before the 7200 RPM platters or 8MB cache become the bottleneck.

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