| General information |
|---|
| Trademark | Samsung |
| Model | SAMSUNG HD501LJ |
| Capacity | 465.7 GB |
| Interface | SATA |
| SATA version | 2.5 |
| Firmware | CR100-12 |
| Alternative firmwares | 5 |
| Firmware upgrade | supported |
| ATA version | 8 (ACS) |
| Advanced Format | not supported |
| Units tested | 248 |
| Times tested | 803 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Maximum interface speed | 300 MB/s |
| Maximum read speed | 252 MB/s |
| Minimum average access time | 13.80 msec |
| Cache buffer | 16 MB |
| Volatile write cache | supported |
| Read look-ahead | supported |
| Native command queuing (NCQ) | supported |
| Advanced power management (APM) | not supported |
| Acoustic management (AAM) | supported |
| Clearing unused data (TRIM) | not supported |
| Reliability |
|---|
| Count of sensors | 23 |
| Free-fall control | not supported |
| SMART command transport (SCT) | supported |
| Full self-test time | 160 minutes |
| Critical maximum temperature | 77°C (170°F) |
| Recommended maximum temperature | 72°C (161°F) |
| Maximum temperature | 66°C (150°F) |
| Average maximum temperature | 41°C (105°F) |
| Security |
|---|
| Drive access restriction | supported |
| Enhanced security erase | supported |
| Data destruction time | 168 minutes |
| Instant data destruction | not supported |
| Host protected area (HPA) | supported |
| Host protected area password | supported |
| Trusted computing | not supported |