Hardware Announcement ZG09-0361, dated June 23, 2009 ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive transforms data storage and offers improved performance and reliability Table of contents 1 At a glance 2 Product number 1 Overview 2 Terms and conditions 2 Key prerequisites 2 Announcement countries 2 Planned availability date 2 Supplemental information 2 Additional information 5 Prices At a glance The ThinkPad 256GB 1 Fixed Disk Encryption (FDE) Solid State Drive (SSD) option incorporates nonvolatile flash memory technology for worry-free and speedy storage of your valuable data. Additional features include: Improved read/write performance compared to standard 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm mobile standard hard drives Large 256 GB storage capacity iseless operation Improved reliability -- Compared to standard mobile hard drives there are no moving parts Lower power consumption than standard mobile hard drive increasing system battery life Lighter weight than standard mobile hard drives 1 Hard drive: GB = billion bytes. Accessible capacity is less. Overview The ThinkPad 256GB FDE (Fixed Disk Encryption) Solid State Drive (SSD) is an ideal data storage solution that offers improved performance and reliability. It uses speedy nonvolatile memory and no moving parts instead of the standard hard drive's spinning platters and moving heads. This drive is supported on selected ThinkPad systems such as the X301, T400/T500/T400s, X200/X200s/X200 Tablet, and W500/W700 Series systems. This option includes an adaptive cover that can be removed for insertion into the hard drive bay of the ThinkPad X301 and T400s systems. Also, this drive includes built-in data encryption. The ThinkPad Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter III is supported for use of this drive as a second hard drive. However, the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter and ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter II are not supported for use of this drive as a second hard drive. Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo Corporation 1
Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements section for a list of supported systems. Planned availability date June 26, 2009 te: t available for Russia. Additional information All offers are subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Product number Part EAN Description Number Code ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive 43N3417 0884942-00582-4 te: t available for Russia. Terms and conditions This product is available from Lenovo under the terms and conditions for purchase. Warranty and service The warranty period is one year. Contact the Support Center, your place of purchase, or your local Lenovo office. Announcement countries All countries except Russia. Supplemental information ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive (43N3417) Product positioning Faster and more resistant to vibration than a standard hard drive. The cost per GB is higher than a standard hard drive. Technical information 5-mm (1.8-in) hard drive 1.8-inch to 2.5-inch adaptive cover for installation in selected 2.5-inch ThinkPad hard drive bays Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo Corporation 2
Up to 256 GB formatted capacity 512 bytes/sector Enhanced ECC High-performance, low power consumption, and small form factor Performance specifications Interface: Serial ATA Formatted capacity: Up to 256 GB Interface transfer rate: 3.0 Gb/sec Data read rate: 230 MBytes/sec Data write rate: 180 Mbytes/sec Physical specifications Approximate height: 5 mm (.20 in) Approximate width: 54 mm (2.13 in) Approximate depth: 78 mm (3.07 in) Approximate weight (maximum): 48 g (0.106 lb) (when installed inside included adaptive cover) Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 F) Relative humidity: 8% to 90% R.H (no condensation) Agency approvals CE UL CSA TUV BSMI C-Tick Hardware requirements The ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive is supported on the following ThinkPad systems: Machine Description Type Model ThinkPad X301 All All ThinkPad T400s All All ThinkPad T400/T500 All All ThinkPad X200/X200s All All ThinkPad X200 Tablet All All ThinkPad W500/W700 All All te: The ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive option is supported only on selected ThinkPad systems. Also, the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter (40Y8725) and the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter (43R1980) are not supported for use with the ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive (43N3417). The new ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III (43N3412) is supported for use with the ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive (43N3417). Software requirements The following operating systems are supported: Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo Corporation 3
Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility Some configurations may not be compatible. Limitations Continuous use of the ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive, such when reading long video files, will impact system battery life. Planning information Cable orders required Installation time Approximately 15 minutes Packaging One box Shipment group ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive assembly Removable adaptive cover Publications Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of the system in which it is installed. Terms and conditions Field-installable Customer setup Warranty period* Service type Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs Yes Yes 1 year CRU All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Lenovo machine type in which the feature is installed. * To obtain copies of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call Lenovo. Help and service information -- Features and options During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo's online services (requires Internet access account, not included) or calling the Support Center, 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., business hours, to answer any questions regarding your new Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in an Lenovo computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo Corporation 4
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