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Key Features and Benefits

  • SATA 3Gb/s interface 
  • Perpendicular recording technology for maximum drive capacity and reliability
  • 2-MB cache buffer
  • Ultra-fast performance
  • Superb reliability
  • Whisper-quiet operation
  • Enhanced G-Force Protection against handling damage
  • 78 MB/s maximum sustained data transfer rate
  • Clean Sweep calibration and Directed Offline scan diagnostics
  • RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) compliant

Applications

  • Mainstream PCs
  • Performance PCs
  • Gaming PCs
  • Workstations
  • Desktop RAID
  • Personal external storage devices

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Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 160-GB Hard Drive

ST3160215AS

Specifications
Model Number ST3160215AS
Interface SATA 3Gb/s
Cache 2MB
Capacity 160 GB
Areal density (avg) 101 Gbits/inch2
Guaranteed Sectors 312,581,808
PHYSICAL
Height (max) 19.99 mm (0.787 inches)
Width (max) 101.6 mm (4.000 inches)
Length (max) 146.99 mm (5.787 inches)
Weight (typical) 380 grams (0.838 pounds)
PERFORMANCE
Spindle Speed 7,200 rpm
Average latency 4.16 msec
Random read seek time <11 msec
Random write seek time <12 msec
RELIABILITY
MTBF 700,000 hours
Annual Failure Rate 0.34%
POWER
Maximum start current, DC 2.80 amps

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