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Silver 3.5-inch bare SATA hard drive, rectangular metal casing with label and connector visible

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1600AVCS 160GB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-93CY-E50JD MPN WD1600AVCS

160 GB 3.5" SATA drive built for 24/7 video surveillance with 16 MB cache and SilkStream technology

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speedIntelliPower
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Designed for 24x7 video surveillance operation
  • SilkStream technology supports up to 16 simultaneous HD streams
  • IntelliPower RPM reduces power consumption by up to 40 percent versus 7200 RPM drives
  • 16MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface deliver smooth audio/video playback
  • 5-inch bare drive with 160GB capacity built for always-on environments

Purpose-built surveillance storage

The Western Digital WD1600AVCS is a 160GB 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive from the AV series, engineered for continuous audio and video recording. It uses IntelliPower spindle speed and a 16MB cache to deliver steady streaming performance in always-on environments such as DVR and NVR systems.

Ideal for entry-level video systems

This drive suits installers building low-profile surveillance setups that require 24x7 reliability at modest capacities. SilkStream technology supports up to 16 simultaneous HD streams for smooth playback. Buyers needing capacities above 500GB or faster random-access performance for general computing should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification: SATA 3.0Gb/s interface

The drive connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface, which determines host compatibility and maximum throughput. Verify that your recorder or controller supports this interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $46.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $293.69 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineAV
Model nameWD1600AVCS
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speedIntelliPower
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size173 × 146 × 29 mm

Questions about this item

What practical limit does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface impose on this WD1600AVCS drive?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at the link speed; sustained throughput depends on the IntelliPower spindle speed and 16MB cache.

What physical clearance does the 3.5-inch WD1600AVCS need to fit in a bay?

The drive measures 147mm long, 101.6mm wide and 26.1mm high, so the bay must accommodate those maximum dimensions.

Which installation step is often missed when fitting this bare drive into a surveillance system?

Mount the drive with the supplied screws using the bottom or side threaded holes, then connect both the SATA data and power cables before powering on.

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