Parameters of WDC WD5000AADS-00M2B0 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AADS-00M2B0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested100
Times tested313
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed236 MB/s
Maximum read speed172 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.94 msec
Cache buffer31.9 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 test187 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time164 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported