Parameters of WDC WD5001AALS-00L3B2 with Firmware 01.03B01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5001AALS-00L3B2
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware01.03B01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested209
Times tested651
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed235 MB/s
Maximum read speed144 MB/s
Minimum average access time11.80 msec
Cache buffer31.9 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 test131 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature70°C (158°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time114 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported