160GB Toshiba 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive (7200rpm, 16MB cache) by Toshiba

The MK1661GSYN 160GB SATA 2.5-inch hard drive provides a selection of high capacity 2.5-inch HDDs that are specially optimised for high-end computing, high durability systems and security sensitive applications, in a portable and power-efficient form-factor.This 160GB hard drive has an interface transfer speed of 3 Gb/s and a high areal density of up to 506.3 Gb/in2 respectively. The design’s ability to deliver high storage capacities at speeds of 7200 RPM boosts overall system and application responsiveness when deployed in home and enterprise computing environments, delivering benefits such as greater productivity and smoother graphics rendering.

The MK1661GSYN also allows OEMs the opportunity to offer further durability and security into their products through two optional HDD technologies; free fall sensor or Self-Encrypting Drive (SED). SED automatically encrypts data as it is written onto the HDD without compromising the HDD’s performance. In line with Toshiba’s commitment, all drives are fully compliant with RoHS regulation and halogen-free.

Thickness of this hard drive is 9.5mm.