ST3250820NS with Firmware 3.AEK Information
| Common characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Model | ST3250820NS |
| Capacity | 232.8 GB |
| Interface | SATA |
| Firmware | 3.AEK |
| Alternative firmwares | 2 |
| Firmware upgrade | supported |
| ATA version | 7 |
| Advanced Format | not supported |
| Units tested | 7 |
| Times tested | 11 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed interface | 300 MB/s |
| Buffered read speed | 144 MB/s |
| Average read speed | 65 MB/s |
| Average access time | 14.53 msec |
| Cache buffer | 8 MB |
| Volatile write cache | supported |
| Read look-ahead | supported |
| Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ) | supported |
| Advanced Power Management (APM) | supported |
| Acoustic Management (AAM) | not supported |
| Reliability | |
| Count of sensors | 18 |
| Free-fall Control | not supported |
| SCT Transport | supported |
| Duration of full self test | 92 minutes |
| Highest temperature | 65°C, 149°F |
| Average highest temperature | 54°C, 129°F |
| Security | |
| Drive access restriction | supported |
| Enhanced security erase | not supported |
| Instant information destruction | not supported |
| Hidden partition | supported |
| Partition access restriction | supported |
| Trusted Computing | not supported |