Features and specifications:
- 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)
