WD Caviar.. special Ed?

[oz]

Recived my new harddrive through the post today. A Western Digital Caviar
160GB. What I would like to know is how do I tell it is in fact the special
edition version and not the normal one. Are there any labels I should look
for, or can I tell by the serial number.
The model number is WD1600JB - 00EVA0

Thank you.
Oz

 

[Rod Speed]

Recived my new harddrive through the post today. A Western
Digital Caviar 160GB. What I would like to know is how do I tell
it is in fact the special edition version and not the normal one. Are
there any labels I should look for, or can I tell by the serial number.

The model number is WD1600JB - 00EVA0

That JB in the model number is the important bit.

The standard one has a BB there.

 

[Bob Knowlden]

The "JB" suffix indicates that it's a Special Edition drive. (BB would
indicate a lesser drive with 2 MB cache.)

Oddly, the WD web page (www.wdc.com) doesn't list a 160 GB SE part.
However, Newegg offers one for sale.

HTH.

Bob Knowlden

Spam dodger may be in use. Replace nkbob with bobkn.

 

[oz]

That JB in the model number is the important bit.

The standard one has a BB there.

Thanks Rob... again!

 

[oz]

"Thanks Bob.. I can now open the wrapping and try and install the thing..
just hoping it all goes smoothly.