Parameters of WDC WD15EARS-60MVWB0 with Firmware 51.0AB51

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD15EARS-60MVWB0
Capacity1.3 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Form-factor3.5"
Firmware51.0AB51
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested7
Times tested13
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed228 MB/s
Maximum read speed140 MB/s
Minimum average access time19.97 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors20
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 temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature37°C (98°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time392 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported