Parameters of WD3200A with Firmware 01.A2G.4

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWD3200A
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware01.A2G.4
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version0
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed241 MB/s
Maximum read speed92 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.72 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors25
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)not supported
Duration of full self test70 minutes
Maximum temperature37°C (98°F)
Average maximum temperature36°C (96°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time70 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported