Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKS-00F0A0 with Firmware 12.01B02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKS-00F0A0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01B02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested33
Times tested85
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum read speed252 MB/s
Minimum average access time11.60 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test58 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time46 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported