Datasheet
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Drive Weight
Drive WeightDrive Weight
Drive Weight
0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity
160 GB
Height
HeightHeight
Height
0.37 in (9.5 mm)
Width
WidthWidth
Width
2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
ATA-7 / SATA 1.0a
Transfer Rate
Transfer RateTransfer Rate
Transfer Rate
Synchronous (maximum)
100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Seek Time
Seek TimeSeek Time
Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track
3 ms
Average
13 ms
Maximum
24 ms
Rotational Speed
Rotational SpeedRotational Speed
Rotational Speed
5400 rpm
Logical Blocks
Logical BlocksLogical Blocks
Logical Blocks
312,581,808
Operating Temperature
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
Operating Temperature
41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)
Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features
ATA Security
Removable Storage Drives – Fixed Bay
Removable Storage Drives – Fixed BayRemovable Storage Drives – Fixed Bay
Removable Storage Drives – Fixed Bay
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti
DVD+/-RW SuperMultiDVD+/-RW SuperMulti
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti
DL LightScribe Drive
DL LightScribe DriveDL LightScribe Drive
DL LightScribe Drive
Access Times
Access TimesAccess Times
Access Times
Random
<175 ms CD
<230 ms DVD
Max Data Transfer Rate
Max Data Transfer RateMax Data Transfer Rate
Max Data Transfer Rate
24X CD-ROM
3,600 KB/s
8X DVD
10,800 KB/s
24X CD-R
3,600 KB/s
16X CD-RW
2,400 KB/s
8X DVD+R
10,800 KB/s
4X DVD+RW
5,400 KB/s
8X DVD-R
10,800 KB/s
4X DVD-RW
5,400 KB/s
2.4X DVD+R(9)
2,700 KB/s
5X DVD-RAM
6,750 KB/s
Transfer Mode
Transfer ModeTransfer Mode
Transfer Mode
Multiword DMA Mode
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
EIDE
Supported Media
Supported MediaSupported Media
Supported Media
(read)
CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED
MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD
(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-
ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Supported Media
Supported MediaSupported Media
Supported Media
(write)
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM,
LightScribe
Max Media Capacity
Max Media CapacityMax Media Capacity
Max Media Capacity
(read)
8.5 GB
Max Media Capacity
Max Media CapacityMax Media Capacity
Max Media Capacity
(write)
8.5 GB
Transport
TransportTransport
Transport
Tray Loading
QuickSpecs
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Technical Specifications
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