| General information |
|---|
| Trademark | Toshiba |
| Model | TOSHIBA MK3255GSX |
| Capacity | 298 GB |
| Interface | SATA |
| SATA version | 2.6 |
| Firmware | FG011M |
| Alternative firmwares | 2 |
| Firmware upgrade | supported |
| ATA version | 8 (ACS) |
| Advanced Format | not supported |
| Units tested | 2 |
| Times tested | 6 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Maximum interface speed | 300 MB/s |
| Maximum buffered read speed | 231 MB/s |
| Maximum read speed | 57 MB/s |
| Minimum average access time | 17.28 msec |
| Cache buffer | 8 MB |
| Volatile write cache | supported |
| Read look-ahead | supported |
| Native command queuing (NCQ) | supported |
| Advanced power management (APM) | supported |
| Acoustic management (AAM) | not supported |
| Clearing unused data (TRIM) | not supported |
| Reliability |
|---|
| Count of sensors | 24 |
| Free-fall control | not supported |
| SMART command transport (SCT) | supported |
| Full self-test time | 146 minutes |
| Maximum temperature | 59°C (138°F) |
| Average maximum temperature | 54°C (129°F) |
| Security |
|---|
| Drive access restriction | supported |
| Enhanced security erase | not supported |
| Data destruction time | 138 minutes |
| Instant data destruction | not supported |
| Host protected area (HPA) | supported |
| Host protected area password | supported |
| Trusted computing | not supported |