Parameters of WDC WD3200BEVT-26ZCT0 with Firmware 12.01A12

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200BEVT-26ZCT0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01A12
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested9
Times tested30
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed180 MB/s
Maximum read speed66 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.80 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test122 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature64°C (147°F)
Average maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time106 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported