Parameters of WDC WD20EADS-00S2B0 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD20EADS-00S2B0
Capacity1.8 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested28
Times tested121
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed244 MB/s
Maximum read speed130 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.30 msec
Cache buffer31.9 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not 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 test> 255 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature74°C (165°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time446 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported