Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKS-00V6A0 with Firmware 05.01D05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKS-00V6A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware05.01D05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested7
Times tested25
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed236 MB/s
Maximum read speed112 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.90 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 test82 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time68 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported