Parameters of ST3500312CS with Firmware SC41

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500312CS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareSC41
Alternative firmwares5
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed245 MB/s
Maximum read speed116 MB/s
Minimum average access time18.40 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 test106 minutes
Maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Average maximum temperature40°C (104°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time90 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported