Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKX-003CA0 with Firmware 15.01H15

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKX-003CA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware15.01H15
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed223 MB/s
Maximum read speed123 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.23 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 test46 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Average maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time42 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported