Parameters of WDC WD5002ABYS-02B1B0 with Firmware 02.03B03

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD5002ABYS-02B1B0
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware02.03B03
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested35
Times tested104
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed229 MB/s
Maximum read speed124 MB/s
Minimum average access time11.58 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not 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 test112 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature67°C (152°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time96 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported