Parameters of ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB with Firmware 2BA30003

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST500LM012 HN-M500MBB
Capacity500.1 GB (465.7 GiB)
Form-factor2.5"
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version3.0
Firmware2BA30003
Alternative firmwares8
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested1
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed600 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed218 MiB/s
Maximum read speed116 MiB/s
Minimum average access time17.40 msec
Cache buffer16 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Native command queuing (NCQ)supported
Advanced power management (APM)supported
Acoustic management (AAM)supported
Clearing unused data (TRIM)not supported
Rotation rate5400 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors23
Free-fall controlsupported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time102 minutes
Critical maximum temperature85°C (185°F)
Recommended maximum temperature80°C (176°F)
Maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Average maximum temperature65°C (149°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time98 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported