Parameters of WDC WD6400AACS-00G8B1 with Firmware 05.04C05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD6400AACS-00G8B1
Capacity596.1 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware05.04C05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested30
Times tested81
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed234 MB/s
Maximum read speed134 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.10 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
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test185 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Average maximum temperature38°C (100°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time162 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported