Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 with Firmware 16.01H16

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Form-factor3.5"
Firmware16.01H16
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested6
Times tested8
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed357 MB/s
Maximum read speed127 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.67 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors20
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test89 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature35°C (95°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time88 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported