Parameters of WDC WD5000AADS-56S9B1 with Firmware 01.00A02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AADS-56S9B1
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested7
Times tested21
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed233 MB/s
Maximum read speed114 MB/s
Minimum average access time20.58 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 test140 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Average maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time122 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported