Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKX-083CA1 with Firmware 17.01H17

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKX-083CA1
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware17.01H17
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested9
Times tested23
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed231 MB/s
Maximum read speed131 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.60 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
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test49 minutes
Maximum temperature52°C (125°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time46 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported