Parameters of WDC WD50NDZW-11BCSS0 with Firmware 01.01A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD50NDZW-11BCSS0
Capacity4.5 TB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.1
Form-factor2.5"
Firmware01.01A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA versionACS-3
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested9
Times tested23
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed12019 MB/s
Maximum read speed293 MB/s
Minimum average access time0.34 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate4800 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 temperature58°C (136°F)
Average maximum temperature47°C (116°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time994 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)not supported
Trusted computingnot supported