Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKS-00UU3A0 with Firmware 01.03B01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKS-00UU3A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.03B01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested47
Times tested153
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed234 MB/s
Maximum read speed141 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.10 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 test97 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature74°C (165°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time82 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported