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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160310CS 160GB 5900 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-GK5V-BNDAK MPN ST3160310CS

A 3.5" SATA drive holding 160GB at 5900 RPM with 8MB cache, built for 24x7 operation and 10 simultaneous HD streams

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,900 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Supports 10 simultaneous HD streams for smooth playback
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed keeps power draw low
  • 8 MB cache buffers data for steady throughput
  • 24×7 rated operation handles always-on workloads
  • Operates up to 75 °C for demanding environments

Built for always-on video storage

The Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160310CS is a 160GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for 24x7 operation in digital video recorders and media servers. Its firmware is tuned for smooth streaming rather than random-access speed, making it a fit for surveillance appliances or set-top boxes that write continuously.

Capacity and streaming headroom

The drive holds 160GB and is rated to sustain a minimum of 10 simultaneous HD streams, giving enough headroom for multi-camera recording or multi-room playback. Performance drops off when the workload shifts to heavy random I/O or operating-system duties, so it is not suited for boot drives or general-purpose desktop storage.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Rated to operate up to 75°C, the drive runs cool and quiet thanks to its 5900 RPM spindle and low-power profile, drawing minimal electricity during constant read-write cycles. Average latency sits at 5.1ms, and the 8MB cache helps smooth the steady sequential flows typical of video workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 93% 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 $168.69 per TB
Pricier than about 74% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product linePipeline HD
Model nameST3160310CS
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,900 RPM
Mean latency5.1 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface on this ST3160310CS work with my older motherboard that only has SATA 1.5Gb/s ports?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s ports, though it will run at the slower 1.5Gb/s transfer rate.

How can I verify the 5900 RPM drive is performing correctly after installation?

Check that the drive is detected in BIOS, run a SMART health test, and confirm sustained transfer rates are consistent with a 5900 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s drive.

Does the bare drive ST3160310CS include mounting screws or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

The bare drive includes neither mounting screws nor a SATA cable; both must be purchased separately.

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