Parameters of WDC WD1600BEVS-08VAT2 with Firmware 14.01A14

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600BEVS-08VAT2
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware14.01A14
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested6
Times tested10
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed122 MB/s
Maximum read speed63 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.79 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test64 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature46°C (114°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time52 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported