Parameters of WD2500 with Firmware 08.02D08

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWD2500
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware08.02D08
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed169 MB/s
Maximum read speed53 MB/s
Minimum average access time18.5 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors25
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test118 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature63°C (145°F)
Average maximum temperature63°C (145°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time102 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported