Parameters of WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 with Firmware 18.01H18

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Form-factor3.5"
Firmware18.01H18
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested120
Times tested189
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed371 MB/s
Maximum read speed144 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.97 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 test93 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Average maximum temperature42°C (107°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time92 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported