Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-60A7B0 with Firmware 02.03B02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-60A7B0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware02.03B02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested5
Times tested9
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed228 MB/s
Maximum read speed103 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.25 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 sensors21
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test131 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Average maximum temperature39°C (102°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time114 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported