Parameters of ST3320820AS with 3.AFE Firmware

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3320820AS
Capacity298 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware3.AFE
Alternative firmwares6
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested5
Times tested6
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed201 MB/s
Maximum read speed79 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.40 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
SCT Transportnot supported
Duration of full self test115 minutes
Maximum temperature51°C (123°F)
Average maximum temperature48°C (118°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant information destructionnot supported
Hidden partitionsupported
Partition access restrictionsupported
Trusted Computingnot supported