Parameters of ST960821A with Firmware 3.01

General information
TrademarkSeagate
ModelST960821A
Capacity55.8 GB
InterfacePATA
Maximum Ultra DMA mode5
Firmware3.01
Alternative firmwares2
Firmware upgradesupported
ATA version6
Advanced Formatnot supported
Units tested2
Times tested3
Performance
Maximum interface speed100 MB/s
Maximum buffered read speed91 MB/s
Maximum read speed29 MB/s
Minimum average access time17.70 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 temperature59°C (138°F)
Average maximum temperature58°C (136°F)
Security
Drive access restrictionsupported
Enhanced security erasenot supported
Instant data destructionnot supported
Host protected area (HPA)supported
Host protected area passwordsupported