Name: 9YP13A-303 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 160GB 7.2K RPM 6Gb/s SATA 512n 8MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9YP13A-303
Price: 215.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 160GB Hard Disk Drive (9YP13A-303) offers a dependable storage solution for personal computing needs. Featuring a 7,200 RPM speed, 6Gb/s SATA interface, and 8MB cache, it ensures smooth and fast performance. This 3.5-inch HDD is ideal for users looking for reliable and cost-effective storage for everyday computing tasks, whether upgrading or replacing an existing drive. With Seagate's trusted Barracuda series quality, it provides an excellent balance of performance and capacity.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9YP13A-303
Series	Barracuda 7200.12

Technical Information
Capacity	160GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	8MB

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
The Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 (part number 9YP13A-303) is a 160GB 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive designed for personal computing and desktop systems. With a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s SATA interface, it provides fast and reliable data transfer, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks. The drive features an 8MB cache that helps reduce latency and optimize read/write speeds. The 512n format ensures compatibility with various desktop systems, offering reliable storage for both older and newer setups. Key Features 160GB storage capacity provides ample space for personal data 7,200 RPM spindle speed for quick data access 6Gb/s SATA interface enables fast data transfers 8MB cache improves read/write performance and reduces latency 512n format ensures compatibility with a wide range of systems 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays Trusted reliability from Seagate's Barracuda series This hard drive delivers reliable performance for home users and small office environments, providing efficient data storage for daily computing tasks.

Use Cases
This Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 160GB hard drive is suited for deployment in small office desktop environments and personal computing setups where reliable, cost-effective storage is needed. It benefits users requiring consistent performance for daily tasks without the complexity of enterprise storage solutions. How It's Used: Desktop PCs in SMB offices handling routine office applications and file storage. Workstations used by graphic designers or developers requiring moderate capacity and fast access speeds. Home offices where dependable storage supports remote work and data backup. Entry-level virtualization hosts with lightweight VM workloads to optimize resource allocation. Legacy system upgrades that require SATA-based 3.5-inch drives without demanding high storage capacity. The drive delivers reliable performance for these scenarios by providing steady data throughput and responsiveness, thereby supporting operational efficiency in environments where high capacity or enterprise-grade features are not critical. Its compatibility and form factor make it a practical choice for upgrades and replacements in established desktop platforms.