Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-08U6AA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Alternative firmwares3
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed189 MB/s
Maximum read speed83 MB/s
Minimum average access time20.92 msec
Cache buffer31.9 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 sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test133 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Average maximum temperature45°C (113°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time116 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported