Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-65A7B0 with Firmware 01.03B01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-65A7B0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware01.03B01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested21
Times tested32
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed235 MB/s
Maximum read speed94 MB/s
Minimum average access time8.60 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 test136 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature68°C (154°F)
Average maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionnot supported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported