Parameters of ST960821A with Firmware 3.00

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST960821A
Capacity55.8 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.00
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested5
Times tested21
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed89 MB/s
Maximum read speed31 MB/s
Minimum average access time16.80 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 sensors17
Free-fall Controlnot supported
SMART Command Transport (SCT)not supported
Duration of full self test84 minutes
Maximum temperature72°C (161°F)
Average maximum temperature50°C (122°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported