Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0 with Firmware 01.03A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware01.03A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested175
Times tested553
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed235 MB/s
Maximum read speed161 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.60 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
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test75 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature98°C (208°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time62 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported