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◦ If the security protocol is active, the name of the active security protocol
displays, for example, “TCG Opal 2.0.”
Capacity
As used for storage capacity on our packaging and device label, one gigabyte (GB)
= one billion bytes and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. On the Western
Digital SSD Dashboard and within Windows folders, total accessible capacity varies
depending on operating environment and the capacity displayed is based on the
Windows operating system's calculation method for total-reported capacity.
▪ Green - Free space
▪ Blue - Used space
▪ Gray - Unallocated space
▪ Yellow - Other
▪ Red - Full
Volumes
The chart displays any drive volumes recognized by Windows.
▪ Green - Free space
▪ Blue - Used space
▪ Red - No free space
Life Remaining
The Life Remaining percentage represents the remaining writes the selected drive
can perform in its lifetime.
Note:
If this feature is not supported by the drive, a “Not Supported” message
will be displayed.
Temperature
The temperature reported by the SSD. The thermometer graphic displays one of
two colors, as follows.
▪ Green - Normal operation
▪ Yellow - The SSD is currently overheating
Interface Speed
▪ SSD Capability - The fastest speed supported by the drive.
▪ Connection - The port connecting the SSD to the system.
Note:
For SATA SSD, the connection speed is the actual speed negotiated with
the system. If the connection speed is lower than the SSD Capability
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