Parameters of ST3250823A with Firmware 3.06

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3250823A
Capacity250 GB (232.8 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.06
Alternative firmwares4
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed85 MiB/s
Maximum read speed64 MiB/s
Minimum average access time17.70 msec
Cache buffer8 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 time84 minutes
Maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Average maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported