Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKS-00C9A0 with Firmware 12.01B02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKS-00C9A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01B02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested3
Times tested10
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed195 MB/s
Maximum read speed80 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.70 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 rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test104 minutes
Maximum temperature54°C (129°F)
Average maximum temperature48°C (118°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time88 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported