Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-40TMA0 with Firmware 12.01C03

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-40TMA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware12.01C03
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed186 MB/s
Maximum read speed82 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.34 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 sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test157 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature72°C (161°F)
Average maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Data destruction time128 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported