Parameters of ST3500841AS with Firmware 3.AAD

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST3500841AS
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
Firmware3.AAD
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version7
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested1
Times tested1
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed218 MB/s
Maximum read speed57 MB/s
Minimum average access time13.90 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)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 test> 255 minutes
Maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported