Parameters of ST3160021A with 3.06 Firmware

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3160021A
Capacity149 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware3.06
Alternative firmwares6
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested29
Times tested63
Performance
Maximum interface speed150 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed90 MB/s
Maximum read speed55 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.20 msec
Cache buffer2 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors15
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SCT Transportnot supported
Duration of full self test111 minutes
Maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Average maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant information destructionnot supported
Hidden partitionsupported
Partition access restrictionsupported
Trusted Computingnot supported