Parameters of WDC WD1600BEVT-24A23T0 with Firmware 01.01A02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600BEVT-24A23T0
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.01A02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested11
Times tested28
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed222 MB/s
Maximum read speed81 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.98 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 sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test73 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time60 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported