Parameters of WDC WD3201ABYS-01B9A0 with Firmware 13.01C02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD3201ABYS-01B9A0
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware13.01C02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested14
Times tested45
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed198 MB/s
Maximum read speed79 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.40 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test104 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Average maximum temperature47°C (116°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time88 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported