Parameters of Maxtor 6Y250M0 with YAR511W0 Firmware

General information
TrademarkMaxtor
ModelMaxtor 6Y250M0
Capacity233.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
FirmwareYAR511W0
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed109 MB/s
Maximum read speed55 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.70 msec
Cache buffer7.7 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors30
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SCT Transportnot supported
Duration of full self test107 minutes
Highest temperature24°C (75°F)
Average highest temperature24°C (75°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant information destructionnot supported
Hidden partitionsupported
Partition access restrictionsupported
Trusted Computingnot supported