Parameters of TOSHIBA MK5055GSX with Firmware FG501A

General information
TrademarkToshiba
ModelTOSHIBA MK5055GSX
Capacity500.1 GB (465.7 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareFG501A
Alternative firmwares6
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested3
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed125 MiB/s
Maximum read speed73 MiB/s
Minimum average access time18.80 msec
Cache buffer8 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Native command queuing (NCQ)supported
Advanced power management (APM)supported
Acoustic management (AAM)not supported
Clearing unused data (TRIM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors24
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time186 minutes
Recommended maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Maximum temperature66°C (150°F)
Average maximum temperature59°C (138°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Data destruction time176 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported