Parameters of ST31000520AS with CC32 Firmware

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST31000520AS
Capacity931.5 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareCC32
Alternative firmwares3
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested98
Times tested248
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed253 MB/s
Maximum read speed132 MB/s
Minimum average access time14.60 msec
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5900 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors22
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SCT Transportsupported
Duration of full self test234 minutes
Critical maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Recommended maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Maximum temperature63°C (145°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Complete destruction of information200 minutes
Instant information destructionnot supported
Hidden partitionsupported
Partition access restrictionsupported
Trusted Computingnot supported