Parameters of ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB with Firmware 2AR10002

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST500LM012 HN-M500MBB
Capacity465.7 GB
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Form-factor2.5"
Firmware2AR10002
Alternative firmwares8
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA versionACS-2
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested137
Times tested188
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed228 MB/s
Maximum read speed114 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.59 msec
Cache buffer16 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ)supported
Advanced Power Management (APM)supported
Acoustic Management (AAM)supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors28
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)supported
Duration of full self test116 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature80°C (176°F)
Maximum temperature71°C (159°F)
Average maximum temperature53°C (127°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time112 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported