Parameters of WDC WD3000HLFS-01G6U0 with Firmware 04.04V01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3000HLFS-01G6U0
Capacity279.4 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware04.04V01
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested19
Times tested33
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed255 MB/s
Maximum read speed185 MB/s
Minimum average access time7.9 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate10000 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test60 minutes
Critical maximum temperature70°C (158°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature71°C (159°F)
Average maximum temperature37°C (98°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time48 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported