Parameters of WDC WD2500AAKX-60U6AA0 with Firmware 18.01H18

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500AAKX-60U6AA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Form-factor3.5"
Firmware18.01H18
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested4
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed343 MB/s
Maximum read speed123 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.48 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 sensors20
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test47 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time44 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported