Parameters of WDC WD6400AAKS-00H2B0 with Firmware 07.04C07

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD6400AAKS-00H2B0
Capacity596.1 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware07.04C07
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested11
Times tested34
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed227 MB/s
Maximum read speed113 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.4 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 test145 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time126 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported