Parameters of WDC WD15EARS-00S0XB0 with Firmware 80.00A80

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD15EARS-00S0XB0
Capacity1.3 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware80.00A80
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested10
Times tested20
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed237 MB/s
Maximum read speed109 MB/s
Minimum average access time2.32 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
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 temperature56°C (132°F)
Average maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time> 508 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported