Parameters of ST3160021A with Firmware 8.01

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3160021A
Capacity160 GB (149 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware8.01
Alternative firmwares6
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested118
Times tested270
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed91 MiB/s
Maximum read speed55 MiB/s
Minimum average access time14.10 msec
Cache buffer2 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Tagged command queuing (TCQ)not supported
Advanced power management (APM)not supported
Acoustic management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors15
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)not supported
Full self-test time111 minutes
Maximum temperature73°C (163°F)
Average maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported