Parameters of WDC WD20EFAX-68B2RN1 with Firmware 83.00A83

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD20EFAX-68B2RN1
Capacity1.8 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.1
Form-factor3.5"
Firmware83.00A83
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA versionACS-3
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested7
Times tested15
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum read speed412 MB/s
Minimum average access time0.77 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test249 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time258 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported