The ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives - 160GB (43R2018) and 320GB (43R2019) provide the ultimate in portability and ease of use without sacrificing capacity. Features include:

• High-speed USB 2.0 Interface
• Compact size
• No requirement for an AC power adapter*
• Driverless operation under Microsoft Windows XP and Vista
• All stored data is fully encrypted using the AES 128-bit security encryption algorithm
• Real-time encryption with no read/write speed impact
• Shock-mounted 160 GB or 320 GB 5400 rpm hard drive capacity
• Built-in USB cable with an integral storage slot
• Integrated high quality metal dome switch keypad for entering a 6 to 16 digit password for up to 10 user IDs and 1 administrator ID
• USB extension cable for more flexible distance configurations
• 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 two USB ports, depending upon configuration.

3 years - Customer Replacement Unit (CRU) Service

• Announce date: 18 Nov 2008 (Worldwide except China and Russia)
• Announce date: 07 Dec 2010 (Russia)
• Availability date: 21 Nov 2008 (Worldwide except China, Russia and Korea)
• Availability date: Dec 2008 (Korea)
• Availability date: 07 Dec 2010 (Russia)

160GB ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives:

• Announce date: 02 Jun 2009 (Europe/Middle East/Africa except Russia)
• Availability date: 05 Jun 2009 (Europe/Middle East/Africa except Russia)
• Effective withdrawal date: 19 March 2013

These hard drives are supported on systems with:

• An available USB port. A second USB port may be required for operation, depending upon configuration.

• ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive
• USB Extension Cable
• Auxiliary Power USB Cable
• Quick Installation Guide Poster
• Carrying case