Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-55YGA0 with Firmware 12.01C02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-55YGA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware12.01C02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested13
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed193 MB/s
Maximum read speed73 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.50 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 test154 minutes
Maximum temperature48°C (118°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°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