Parameters of WDC WD5000AAVS-00G9B1 with Firmware 05.04C05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5000AAVS-00G9B1
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware05.04C05
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested4
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed226 MB/s
Maximum read speed80 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.16 msec
Cache buffer8 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 test137 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Average maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time118 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported