Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-32V0A0 with Firmware 05.01D05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-32V0A0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware05.01D05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed230 MB/s
Maximum read speed122 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.30 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 test95 minutes
Maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Average maximum temperature37°C (98°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time80 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported