Parameters of WDC WD2500BEVS-08VAT2 with Firmware 14.01A14

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500BEVS-08VAT2
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware14.01A14
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested12
Times tested30
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed120 MB/s
Maximum read speed69 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.67 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test96 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature84°C (183°F)
Average maximum temperature56°C (132°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time82 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported