Parameters of WDC WD5000AACS-00G8B0 with Firmware 05.04C05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AACS-00G8B0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware05.04C05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested33
Times tested106
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed235 MB/s
Maximum read speed124 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.0 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
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test181 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature41°C (105°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time158 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported