Parameters of WDC WD2500BEVT-24A23T0 with Firmware 01.01A02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500BEVT-24A23T0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.01A02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested35
Times tested73
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed223 MB/s
Maximum read speed82 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.86 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 sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test86 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature75°C (167°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time72 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported