WD1600AVCS - Western Digital WD AV GP 160GB SATA 7200 3GB S 16MB 35IN 3YR

Power-conserving WD AV-GP hard drives are based on the WD GreenPower Technology platform designed to deliver power savings as the primary attribute. These SATA drive are equipped with IntelliPower technology, fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance. With power reduction of up to 40 percent, they deliver cool and quiet operation and reliability that is perfect for audio video applications such as PVRs, DVRs, set-top boxes (STBs) as well as surveillance video recording.

The Western Digital WD AV GP 160GB SATA hard drive, part number WD1600AVCS, is an internal storage solution designed for continuous operation in audio/video and surveillance environments. Utilizing WD GreenPower Technology and IntelliPower, this drive prioritizes power efficiency, resulting in reduced operating temperatures and lower power consumption compared to standard drives. It is engineered to support up to twelve simultaneous HD video streams via SilkStream technology, making it suitable for applications requiring consistent digital video playback. Target use cases include PVRs, DVRs, IPTV boxes, media servers, and surveillance systems where reliability and power savings are key considerations for sustained operation. The 160GB capacity can store approximately 19 hours of HD video, 32,000 digital photos, or 40,000 MP3 files.