Parameters of ST9500420AS with Firmware 0006HPM1

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST9500420AS
Capacity500.1 GB (465.7 GiB)
Form-factor2.5"
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware0006HPM1
Alternative firmwares12
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested58
Times tested87
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed231 MiB/s
Maximum read speed105 MiB/s
Minimum average access time16.2 msec
Cache buffer16 MiB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Native command queuing (NCQ)supported
Advanced power management (APM)supported
Acoustic management (AAM)not supported
Clearing unused data (TRIM)not supported
Rotation rate7200 rpm
Reliability
Count of sensors24
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time115 minutes
Critical maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Recommended maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Maximum temperature67°C (152°F)
Average maximum temperature57°C (134°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasesupported
Data destruction time110 minutes
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported
Trusted computingnot supported