SSD with Self-Destruct Function
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| P250Q-M80 SSD |
The Taiwanese memory manufacturer Team Group has presented the P250Q-M80, an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD with an unusual function for safety-critical applications. The drive can completely erase stored data or physically destroy its NAND flash chips.
The P250Q-M80 seems to be designed for industrial and safety-critical areas where data destruction may be required. The device has a function called "Intelligent Dual-Mode Data Destruction" by Team Group, which offers users two methods of data destruction.
For less permanent data deletion, the SSD offers a software-based quick deletion function. Users can activate this mode by pressing and holding the red button for 5-10 seconds, which will erase all stored data while the drive continues to work.
The process cannot be interrupted once it has been started. The drive automatically resumes data deletion when power is restored after an interruption. This method could nullify potential data recovery attempts. Team Group did not disclose specific details about the deletion algorithm used.
Hardware Destruction Mode Breaks Drive
The more extreme option is triggered by holding the button for 10 seconds or more, which Team Group refers to as "H/W Quick Erase". This feature uses high voltage to physically damage the NAND flash memory chips and make data recovery impossible.
The P250Q-M80 offers nothing unusual otherwise. The drive has sequential read speeds of up to 7.0 GByte/s and write speeds of up to 5.5 GByte/s using 3D TLC NAND flash memory and a PCIe Gen4x4 controller.
Team Group plans to offer the P250Q-M80 in capacities of 256 and 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. Prices and delivery times are not yet available.
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