Parameters of WDC WD1600BB-55RDA0 with Firmware 20.00K20

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600BB-55RDA0
Capacity149 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware20.00K20
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested13
Times tested36
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed90 MB/s
Maximum read speed58 MB/s
Minimum average access time18.30 msec
Cache buffer2 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (TCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors15
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test64 minutes
Critical maximum temperature70°C (158°F)
Recommended maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported