Parameters of ST9500423AS with Firmware 0001SDM5

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST9500423AS
Capacity500.1 GB (465.7 GiB)
TypeHDD
InterfaceSATA
SATA version2.6
Firmware0001SDM5
Alternative firmwares8
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version8 (ACS)
Advanced Formatsupported
Units tested23
Times tested46
Performance
Maximum interface speed300 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed246 MiB/s
Maximum read speed137 MiB/s
Minimum average access time15.26 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 sensors25
Free-fall controlnot supported
SMART command transport (SCT)supported
Full self-test time120 minutes
Critical maximum temperature60°C (140°F)
Recommended maximum temperature55°C (131°F)
Maximum temperature68°C (154°F)
Average maximum temperature55°C (131°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