ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB with Firmware 2BA30001 Information
| Common characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Model | ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB |
| Capacity | 465.7 GB |
| Interface | SATA |
| SATA version | 3.0 |
| Form-factor | 2.5" |
| Firmware | 2BA30001 |
| Alternative firmwares | 4 |
| Firmware upgrade | supported |
| ATA version | 8 (ACS) |
| Advanced Format | supported |
| Units tested | 14 |
| Times tested | 28 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed interface | 600 MB/s |
| Buffered read speed | 180 MB/s |
| Average read speed | 71 MB/s |
| Average access time | 20.71 msec |
| Cache buffer | 16 MB |
| Volatile write cache | supported |
| Read look-ahead | supported |
| Command Queuing Optimization (NCQ) | supported |
| Advanced Power Management (APM) | supported |
| Acoustic Management (AAM) | supported |
| Rotation rate | 5400 rpm |
| Reliability | |
| Count of sensors | 22 |
| Free-fall Control | not supported |
| SCT Transport | supported |
| Duration of full self test | 114 minutes |
| Maximum temperature limit | 85°C, 185°F |
| Maximum recommended temperature | 80°C, 176°F |
| Highest temperature | 64°C, 147°F |
| Average highest temperature | 44°C, 111°F |
| Security | |
| Drive access restriction | supported |
| Enhanced security erase | supported |
| Complete destruction of information | 110 minutes |
| Instant information destruction | not supported |
| Hidden partition | supported |
| Partition access restriction | supported |
| Trusted Computing | not supported |