Parameters of WDC WD1600AAJS-60PSA0 with Firmware 21.12M21

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600AAJS-60PSA0
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware21.12M21
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested7
Times tested14
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed196 MB/s
Maximum read speed70 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.6 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
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 sensors21
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test61 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature59°C (138°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time46 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported