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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connector

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1600AVVS 160GB 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-P3MT-4VGXZ MPN WD1600AVVS

A 160 GB, 3.5-inch SATA drive built for continuous 24/7 AV recording and playback

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Key featuresWD AV-GP drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for
  • Built for continuous 24/7 audio-video recording
  • Near-silent operation suits living-room media centres
  • Ultra-cool running reduces system heat load
  • Low power draw cuts electricity cost
  • 1 million hours MTTF supports long-term reliability

AV-GP series for always-on media systems

The Western Digital WD1600AVVS is a 160GB desktop hard drive built for continuous 24/7 audio and video workloads. It targets media centres, surveillance recorders and digital signage players that demand quiet, cool operation over long periods. The drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and an 8MB cache to sustain steady streaming performance.

Fits a 3.5-inch bay with standard SATA connections

This 3.5-inch unit mounts in any desktop chassis or server tray that accepts a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector. No special brackets, adapters or controller cards are required beyond a motherboard or HBA with a free SATA port. The low power draw and reduced heat output leave more thermal headroom for other components inside compact enclosures.

Retail kit includes the drive only

The retail package supplies the bare drive without cables, mounting screws or software discs. Installers must provide their own SATA data and power cables as well as any chassis-specific screws or rails. No bundled utilities or management applications are included, so configuration relies entirely on the host operating system or DVR firmware.

How it compares

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

Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 78% 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 $306.19 per TB
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineAV-GP
Model nameWD1600AVVS
Total capacity160 GB
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size210 × 184 × 64 mm

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limit sustained write performance on this drive?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface provides enough bandwidth for the WD1600AVVS to sustain its native write speeds during continuous 24/7 recording.

How much heat and noise does the AV-GP drive produce during all-day operation?

The WD AV-GP series is engineered for ultra-cool, near-silent operation in always-on environments such as media servers and surveillance systems.

What host connector and physical bay does the WD1600AVVS require?

It needs a standard SATA data port, a SATA power connector and a 3.5-inch drive bay in the host system.

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