Parameters of ST3250820AS with Firmware 3.AAE

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3250820AS
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware3.AAE
Alternative firmwares7
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested160
Times tested371
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed222 MB/s
Maximum read speed86 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.50 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)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 test92 minutes
Maximum temperature71°C (159°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported