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WDS-3160 Western Digital 160MB 3.5" SCSI Hard Drive

SKU:
WDS-3160
Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 160MB storage capacity for legacy systems
  • 3.5-inch form factor, fits standard desktop drives
  • SCSI interface for reliable data transfer
  • Designed for older workstation and server environments
In stock

$370.01

Product Overview

The WDS-3160 Western Digital hard drive offers 160MB of storage with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SCSI interface. It fits into older computing setups, providing dependable performance for legacy applications and systems where newer drives might not work.

General Information

Brand Western Digital
Part Number WDS-3160

Technical Information

Form Factor 3.5-inch
Disk Format SCSI
Hybrid Drive No

Interfaces/Ports

Interface SCSI

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 1.76


Product Description

The Western Digital WDS-3160 is a 160MB hard drive that uses the SCSI interface, commonly found in older computers and workstations. It’s built for users who require durable storage solutions compatible with legacy hardware. This drive often appears in environments where maintaining or restoring vintage systems is necessary, such as archival computing or industrial settings.

Key Features

  • Compact 3.5-inch size suitable for standard bays
  • Reliable SCSI connection ensuring steady data throughput
  • Moderate capacity for basic storage needs in legacy systems
  • Widely compatible with vintage servers and workstations
  • Robust construction for long-term use

Commonly deployed in older servers and professional workstations, this hard drive supports operations where newer models may not be compatible. It holds a solid place in environments where maintaining data integrity on established hardware is critical without upgrading the entire system.


Use Cases

The WDS-3160 Western Digital 160MB SCSI hard drive is primarily utilized in legacy IT environments where maintaining older hardware is critical. It serves organizations running vintage workstations or servers that demand compatibility with legacy SCSI interfaces, ensuring continuity for specialized applications or archival systems.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting archival data retrieval in enterprise storage clusters reliant on legacy SCSI infrastructure.
  • Enabling maintenance of vintage laboratory or industrial control systems requiring stable SCSI-based storage.
  • Facilitating data access in financial institutions running legacy mainframe or midrange servers.
  • Providing storage for specialized engineering workstations that operate with outdated SCSI-dependent software.
  • Assisting in IT asset management within organizations preserving historical datasets on older hardware platforms.

This drive supports operational stability by sustaining legacy storage demands without requiring system upgrades, thus preserving investment in existing infrastructure and reducing migration risks. Its role in legacy environments helps maintain data integrity and system responsiveness under specific workload conditions.


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WDS-3160 Western Digital 160MB 3.5
WDS-3160 Western Digital 160MB 3.5" SCSI Hard Drive
$370.01