Parameters of WDC WD3200KS-00PFB0 with Firmware 21.00M21

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3200KS-00PFB0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware21.00M21
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested67
Times tested255
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed200 MB/s
Maximum read speed86 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.90 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Reliability
Count of sensors16
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test111 minutes
Critical maximum temperature70°C (158°F)
Recommended maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Maximum temperature59°C (138°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported