Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-00V1A0 with Firmware 05.01D05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-00V1A0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware05.01D05
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested331
Times tested1124
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed293 MB/s
Maximum read speed197 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.60 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 test104 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature82°C (179°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time88 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported