Parameters of WDC WD3200BEKX-00B7WT0 with Firmware 01.01A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200BEKX-00B7WT0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware01.01A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed362 MB/s
Maximum read speed109 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.99 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)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 test62 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time60 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported