Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-221CA0 with Firmware 15.01H15

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-221CA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware15.01H15
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested8
Times tested19
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed333 MB/s
Maximum read speed130 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.20 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 test88 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature62°C (143°F)
Average maximum temperature48°C (118°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time88 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported