Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKS-32V1A0 with Firmware 05.01D05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKS-32V1A0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware05.01D05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed227 MB/s
Maximum read speed123 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.90 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test50 minutes
Maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Average maximum temperature41°C (105°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time40 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported