Parameters of ST3500830A with Firmware 3.AAE

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500830A
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.AAE
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested4
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed86 MB/s
Maximum read speed77 MB/s
Minimum average access time15.20 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (TCQ)not supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)not supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors18
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)not supported
Duration of full self test163 minutes
Maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Average maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported