Parameters of ST3500312CS with Firmware SS16

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500312CS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareSS16
Alternative firmwares5
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested24
Times tested36
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed245 MB/s
Maximum read speed117 MB/s
Minimum average access time10.95 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 temperature64°C (147°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°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