Parameters of WDC WD20EADS-11R6B1 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD20EADS-11R6B1
Capacity2 TB (1.8 TiB)
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed233 MiB/s
Maximum read speed96 MiB/s
Minimum average access time21.42 msec
Cache buffer31.9 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Native command queuing (NCQ)supported
Advanced power management (APM)not supported
Acoustic management (AAM)supported
Clearing unused data (TRIM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time> 255 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Average maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time432 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported