Parameters of WDC WD3200AAKX-32ERMA0 with Firmware 15.01H15

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200AAKX-32ERMA0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware15.01H15
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested4
Times tested4
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed392 MB/s
Maximum read speed144 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.20 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test64 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°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