Parameters of WDC WD1600BEVS-08RST2 with Firmware 08.01G08

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600BEVS-08RST2
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware08.01G08
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested6
Times tested10
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed121 MB/s
Maximum read speed44 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.30 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test92 minutes
Critical maximum temperature70°C (158°F)
Recommended maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Maximum temperature47°C (116°F)
Average maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Data destruction time72 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported