ThinkPad eSATA/USB 500GB Secure Hard Drive - Overview
Features and specifications
The ThinkPad eSATA/USB 500GB Secure Hard Drive option (57Y4400) provides the ultimate in portability and ease of use without sacrificing capacity. Features include:
Connectivity via either the USB or eSATA interface
Compact size
No requirement for an ac power adapter*
Operating system independent. No operating system drivers.
All stored data is fully encrypted using the AES 256-bit security encryption algorithm
Real-time encryption with no read/write speed impact
Shock-mounted 500 GB 5400 rpm hard drive capacity
Integrated high quality metal dome switch keypad for entering an 8 to 16 digit password for 1 user ID and 1 administrator ID
An eSATA/USB combo cable for speedy eSATA data transfer
A standard USB data/power cable
Supplemental USB power cable to ensure adequate USB power
Attractive protective carrying case
Non-skid anti-vibration pads
High quality ThinkPad soft touch paint
Multi-colored LED device status indicator
No software requirements
Administrative password manager in case of forgotten passwords
* Requires 1 or 2 USB ports or 1 USB and 1 eSATA/USB Combo port, depending upon configuration.
Performance specifications:
USB 1.1
Reads up to 900 KBps
Writes up to 700 KBps
USB 2.0
Reads up to 35 MBps
Writes up to 28 MBps
eSATA
Reads up to 50 MBps
Writes up to 48 MBps
Physical specifications:
ThinkPad eSATA/USB 500GB Secure Hard Drive option (57Y4400):
Approximate height: 19 mm (0.8 in)
Approximate width: 85 mm (3.3 in)
Approximate length: 122 mm (4.8 in)
Approximate weight: 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)
ThinkPad eSATA/USB 500GB Secure Hard Drive option (57Y4400) packaged in a carton:
Approximate height: 114 mm (4.5 in)
Approximate width: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Approximate length: 127 mm (5.0 in)
Approximate weight: 0.40 kg (0.88 lb
Operating environment:
Operating temperature (card): 5 deg to 55 deg C (41 deg to 131 deg F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Warranty
3 years - Customer Replacement Unit (CRU) Service
Announce date: 07 Jan 2010 (Worldwide)
Availability date: 08 Jan 2010 (Worldwide)
Effective withdrawal date: 30 December 2011
Hardware compatibility
An available eSATA or USB 2.0 port. A second USB port may be required for operation, depending upon configuration.
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