Parameters of ST9160821A with Firmware 3.ALE

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST9160821A
Capacity160 GB (149 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.ALE
Alternative firmwares4
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested8
Times tested10
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed88 MiB/s
Maximum read speed43 MiB/s
Minimum average access time15.80 msec
Cache buffer8 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Tagged command queuing (TCQ)not supported
Advanced power management (APM)supported
Acoustic management (AAM)not supported
Reliability
Count of sensors20
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time165 minutes
Maximum temperature68°C (154°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