| General information |
|---|
| Trademark | Toshiba |
| Model | TOSHIBA MK2552GSX |
| Capacity | 232.8 GB |
| Interface | SATA |
| SATA version | 2.6 |
| Firmware | LV010A |
| Alternative firmwares | 4 |
| Firmware upgrade | supported |
| ATA version | 8 (ACS) |
| Advanced Format | not supported |
| Units tested | 13 |
| Times tested | 28 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Maximum interface speed | 300 MB/s |
| Maximum buffered read speed | 193 MB/s |
| Maximum read speed | 57 MB/s |
| Minimum average access time | 17.40 msec |
| Cache buffer | 8 MB |
| Volatile write cache | supported |
| Read look-ahead | supported |
| Native command queuing (NCQ) | supported |
| Advanced power management (APM) | supported |
| Acoustic management (AAM) | not supported |
| Clearing unused data (TRIM) | not supported |
| Reliability |
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| Count of sensors | 23 |
| Free-fall control | not supported |
| SMART command transport (SCT) | supported |
| Full self-test time | 118 minutes |
| Recommended maximum temperature | 55°C (131°F) |
| Maximum temperature | 59°C (138°F) |
| Average maximum temperature | 49°C (120°F) |
| Security |
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| Drive access restriction | supported |
| Enhanced security erase | not supported |
| Data destruction time | 112 minutes |
| Instant data destruction | not supported |
| Host protected area (HPA) | supported |
| Host protected area password | supported |
| Trusted computing | not supported |