Seagate BarraCuda ST3160212A 160GB IDE 7.2K 3.5" LFF HDD
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Seagate ST3160212A Product Specs
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ST3160212A
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ST3160815A
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WD1600AAJB
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HDS721616PLAT80
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6L160P0
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| Brand | Seagate | Seagate | Western Digital | Hitachi | Samsung | Maxtor |
| Relationship Type | Target Part | Direct Family Substitute | Cross-Brand Alternative | Cross-Brand Alternative | Cross-Brand Alternative | Cross-Brand Alternative |
| Capacity | 160 GB | 160 GB | 160 GB | 160 GB | 160 GB | 160 GB |
| Interface | Parallel ATA / IDE, Ultra ATA/100 | Parallel ATA / IDE, Ultra ATA/100 | Parallel ATA / IDE, Ultra ATA/100 | Parallel ATA / IDE | Parallel ATA / IDE, Ultra ATA/133 | Parallel ATA / IDE, Ultra ATA/133 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF | 3.5-inch LFF | 3.5-inch LFF | 3.5-inch LFF | 3.5-inch LFF | 3.5-inch LFF |
| Media Type | Magnetic HDD | Magnetic HDD | Magnetic HDD | Magnetic HDD | Magnetic HDD | Magnetic HDD |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM |
| Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Seagate ST3160212A Description
▼The Seagate BarraCuda ST3160212A 160GB IDE 7.2K 3.5" LFF HDD is a reliable and high-performance hard drive designed for desktop and legacy server applications that require IDE interface compatibility. With a 160GB storage capacity and a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, this drive offers efficient data access and transfer rates suitable for everyday computing tasks, data storage, and moderate workload environments. Its 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) fits standard desktop and server bays, making it an ideal replacement or upgrade for systems supporting IDE (ATA-100) connections.
Key specifications of the Seagate BarraCuda ST3160212A highlight its balance between capacity, speed, and interface compatibility. This driveâs ATA-100 interface ensures a data transfer rate that supports smooth file operations and system responsiveness. The 7.2K RPM spindle speed provides a good compromise between performance and power consumption, suitable for both personal and professional use cases.
- Brand: Seagate
- Product Line: BarraCuda
- Capacity: 160GB
- Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Interface Type: IDE (ATA-100)
- Form Factor: 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Data Transfer Rate: ATA-100
For maintenance and replacement purposes, compatible spare parts are available to ensure seamless integration and continued performance of your Seagate BarraCuda drive. These spare parts include various model numbers that correspond to the same or similar specifications:
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