Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKS-22VSA0 with Firmware 01.01B01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKS-22VSA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware01.01B01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested10
Times tested31
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed231 MB/s
Maximum read speed111 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.39 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 test64 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature73°C (163°F)
Average maximum temperature48°C (118°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time52 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported