Parameters of ST3500514NS with SN12 Firmware

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500514NS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
FirmwareSN12
Alternative firmwares1
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested9
Times tested11
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed237 MB/s
Maximum read speed142 MB/s
Minimum average access time9.52 msec
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 sensors21
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SCT Transportsupported
Duration of full self test86 minutes
Maximum temperature49°C (120°F)
Average maximum temperature43°C (109°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Complete destruction of information84 minutes
Instant information destructionnot supported
Hidden partitionsupported
Partition access restrictionsupported
Trusted Computingnot supported