Parameters of WDC WD5002AALX-32Z3A0 with Firmware 05.01D05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5002AALX-32Z3A0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware05.01D05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested7
Times tested16
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed305 MB/s
Maximum read speed132 MB/s
Minimum average access time10.40 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)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test105 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Average maximum temperature46°C (114°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time90 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported