Parameters of WDC WD15EARS-00MVWB0 with Firmware 50.0AB50

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD15EARS-00MVWB0
Capacity1.3 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware50.0AB50
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested37
Times tested103
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed239 MB/s
Maximum read speed162 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.0 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 sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test> 255 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature64°C (147°F)
Average maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time410 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported