Parameters of WDC WD1600BEVT-60ZCT0 with Firmware 12.01A12

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD1600BEVT-60ZCT0
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01A12
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested9
Times tested17
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed180 MB/s
Maximum read speed68 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.60 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors20
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test66 minutes
Maximum temperature69°C (156°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time54 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported