Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKS-60VYA0 with Firmware 21.02E22

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKS-60VYA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware21.02E22
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested26
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed187 MB/s
Maximum read speed76 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.30 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 sensors21
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test75 minutes
Maximum temperature41°C (105°F)
Average maximum temperature36°C (96°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time62 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported