Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-40V6A0 with Firmware 05.01D06

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-40V6A0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware05.01D06
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested5
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed227 MB/s
Maximum read speed122 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.20 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 sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test102 minutes
Maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time86 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported