Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKS-00VSA0 with Firmware 01.01B01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKS-00VSA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware01.01B01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested112
Times tested301
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed229 MB/s
Maximum read speed121 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.0 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
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test66 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature69°C (156°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time54 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported