Parameters of ST3250823A with Firmware 4.60

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3250823A
Capacity232.8 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware4.60
Alternative firmwares4
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested10
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed88 MB/s
Maximum read speed65 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.20 msec
Cache buffer8 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 sensors15
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SCT Transportnot supported
Duration of full self test84 minutes
Maximum temperature51°C (123°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