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Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital WD1600YS 160GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-RBQC-BNJP9 MPN WD1600YS

A refurbished 160 GB 3.5" desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Refurbished enterprise-class drive ready for RAID arrays
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits legacy desktop boards
  • 5 inch low-profile form factor suits standard bays

WD Caviar RE 160 GB desktop drive

This WD Caviar RE model provides 160 GB of storage on a 3.5 inch SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache for general desktop workloads. The bare-drive packaging suits system builders and upgrade installers.

4.2 ms latency and 8.7 ms seek time

Average latency is 4.2 ms and average seek time is 8.7 ms at 7200 RPM. The 16 MB buffer helps smooth burst transfers over the SATA link. Acoustic output and power draw follow typical 3.5 inch mechanical drive profiles.

Bare drive with no bundled extras

The unit ships as a bare drive without cables, mounting brackets or software utilities. Installers must supply their own SATA data and power connections. No diagnostic or management applications are included in the package.

How it compares

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

Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 $268.69 per TB
Pricier than about 83% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineCaviar RE
Model nameWD1600YS
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.2 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay using four screws, connect the SATA data and power cables, then ensure the motherboard SATA port is enabled in BIOS so the 160GB volume appears.

What maintenance or replacement will this refurbished Caviar RE drive need later?

As a mechanical drive it has no user-serviceable parts; plan to replace the unit once SMART attributes show reallocated sectors or seek errors rise above the 8.7ms average.

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

The 3.0Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained throughput below the platter speed, so long sequential transfers hit the bus ceiling before the 16MB cache fills.

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