Parameters of WDC WD6400AAKS-08A7B2 with Firmware 04.03B04

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD6400AAKS-08A7B2
Capacity596.1 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware04.03B04
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed35 MB/s
Maximum read speed32 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.38 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 test131 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Average maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time114 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported