Parameters of ST3160215A with Firmware 3.AAA

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3160215A
Capacity149 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.AAA
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed90 MB/s
Maximum read speed68 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.0 msec
Cache buffer2 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (TCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)not supported
Duration of full self test54 minutes
Maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Average maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported