Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 with Firmware 15.01H15

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware15.01H15
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested531
Times tested1341
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed403 MB/s
Maximum read speed210 MB/s
Minimum average access time10.90 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 test105 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature87°C (188°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time92 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported