Parameters of WDC WD5001AALS-00LWTA0 with Firmware 01.01S01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5001AALS-00LWTA0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.01S01
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed239 MB/s
Maximum read speed129 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.50 msec
Cache buffer31.9 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test84 minutes
Maximum temperature35°C (95°F)
Average maximum temperature34°C (93°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time80 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported