Parameters of WDC WD6400AACS-00M3B0 with Firmware 01.00A01

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD6400AACS-00M3B0
Capacity596.1 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware01.00A01
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested10
Times tested17
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed232 MB/s
Maximum read speed99 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.70 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 test183 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time160 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported