Parameters of WDC WD3200BPVT-24ZEST0 with Firmware 02.01A02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200BPVT-24ZEST0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware02.01A02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested24
Times tested49
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed214 MB/s
Maximum read speed99 MB/s
Minimum average access time19.0 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 test97 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature68°C (154°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°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