Parameters of ST3500418AS with Firmware AP2A

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500418AS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareAP2A
Alternative firmwares18
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed218 MB/s
Maximum read speed127 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.20 msec
Cache buffer12.7 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test87 minutes
Maximum temperature59°C (138°F)
Average maximum temperature59°C (138°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time84 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported