Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-00C8A0 with Firmware 12.01C02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-00C8A0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01C02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested21
Times tested52
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed196 MB/s
Maximum read speed81 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.80 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
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test154 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time134 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported