Parameters of ST31000322CS with Firmware PA12

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST31000322CS
Capacity1 TB (931.5 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwarePA12
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed234 MiB/s
Maximum read speed105 MiB/s
Minimum average access time16.84 msec
Cache buffer8 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Native command queuing (NCQ)supported
Advanced power management (APM)supported
Acoustic management (AAM)not supported
Clearing unused data (TRIM)not supported
Rotation rate5900 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time215 minutes
Critical maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Recommended maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Average maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time184 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported