Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKS-65TMA0 with Firmware 12.01C01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKS-65TMA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware12.01C01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested8
Times tested15
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed194 MB/s
Maximum read speed81 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.70 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 test164 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionnot supported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported