Parameters of WD2500A with Firmware 03.03B.2

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWD2500A
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware03.03B.2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed168 MB/s
Maximum read speed129 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.1 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test30 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature39°C (102°F)
Average maximum temperature39°C (102°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time26 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported