Parameters of ST3500312CS with Firmware SC13

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500312CS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareSC13
Alternative firmwares5
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested46
Times tested63
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed247 MB/s
Maximum read speed120 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.98 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
Rotation rate5900 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test117 minutes
Critical maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Recommended maximum temperature61°C (141°F)
Maximum temperature97°C (206°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time100 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported