Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKS-00G3A0 with Firmware 40.00A40

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKS-00G3A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware40.00A40
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested22
Times tested63
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed254 MB/s
Maximum read speed133 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.70 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
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test76 minutes
Critical maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time64 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported