Parameters of WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 with Firmware 05.00K05

General information
TrademarkWestern digital
ModelWDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0
Capacity596.1 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.5
Firmware05.00K05
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested15
Times tested52
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed232 MB/s
Maximum read speed105 MB/s
Minimum average access time11.30 msec
Cache buffer31.9 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test165 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Maximum temperature56°C (132°F)
Average maximum temperature46°C (114°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time144 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported