Parameters of ST3250820NS with Firmware 3.AEK

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3250820NS
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware3.AEK
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested9
Times tested18
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed232 MB/s
Maximum read speed84 MB/s
Minimum average access time12.90 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test92 minutes
Maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°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