western digital 160gb eide internal hard drive with 8mb cache
wd caviar se hard drives are designed for maximum performance in applications such as computer gaming digital video editing and file servers . they deliver data faster than any hard drive in their class . features 80 gb per platter -- state-of-the-art areal density and maximum capacity with drives as large as 160 gb . ultra ata 100 -- up to 100 mbps burst transfer rates . 8 mb cache buffer -- fast data transfer rates . fluid dynamic bearing fdb technology -- improves hard drive reliability reduces heat vibration and noise . data protection enhancements data lifeguard is an expanded set of data protection features that include shock protection an environmental protection system and embedded error detection and repair features that automatically find isolate and repair problem areas that may develop over the extended use of the hard drive . with these enhanced data reliability features the drive can perform more accurate monitoring and error repair and deliver exceptional data security . data lifeguard tools is a set of software utilities that work in conjunction with the embedded data lifeguard features to make hard drive installation drive management diagnostics and repair simple and worry-free . shock guard provides outstanding improvements in shock and vibration protection for wd caviar se drives . shock guard allows instantaneous data protection at high shock values to achieve leading shock specifications . technical specifications 160 gb capacity rotational speed 7 200 rpm nominal buffer size 8 mb average latency 4.2 milliseconds nominal contact start stop cycles 50 000 minimum read seek time average 8.9 milliseconds write seek time average 10.9 milliseconds average track-to-track seek time 2.0 milliseconds average buffer to disk 748 mbps max product package contains hard drive ide cable quick install guide mounting screws jumpers installation poster data lifeguard tools installation software and utilities