Parameters of WDC WD5000AACS-00G8B1 with Firmware 05.04C05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AACS-00G8B1
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware05.04C05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested75
Times tested261
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed236 MB/s
Maximum read speed215 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.60 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 temperature69°C (156°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°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