Parameters of ST960815A with Firmware 3.ALD

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST960815A
Capacity55.8 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.ALD
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested2
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed87 MB/s
Maximum read speed38 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.10 msec
Cache buffer8 MB
Volatile write cachesupported
Read look-aheadsupported
Command Queuing Optimization (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
Duration of full self test84 minutes
Maximum temperature54°C (129°F)
Average maximum temperature44°C (111°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported