Parameters of WDC WD5000AACS-61M6B2 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AACS-61M6B2
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested4
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed215 MB/s
Maximum read speed91 MB/s
Minimum average access time21.5 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test138 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature52°C (125°F)
Average maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time120 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported