Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-221CA1 with Firmware 17.01H17

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-221CA1
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware17.01H17
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested34
Times tested62
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed391 MB/s
Maximum read speed132 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.47 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 test90 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature64°C (147°F)
Average maximum temperature46°C (114°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time90 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported