Parameters of WDC WD50NDZM-59PW8S1 with Firmware 02.01A02

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD50NDZM-59PW8S1
Capacity4.5 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.1
Form-factor2.5"
Firmware02.01A02
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA versionACS-3
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested1
Times tested8
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed374 MB/s
Maximum read speed118 MB/s
Minimum average access time9.14 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test> 255 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time892 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported