Parameters of WDC WD2500JB-98GVA0 with Firmware 08.02D08

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD2500JB-98GVA0
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware08.02D08
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed36 MB/s
Maximum read speed25 MB/s
Minimum average access time21.3 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (TCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors15
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test92 minutes
Maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported