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ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive - Overview
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256GB FDE SSD (43N4317)

Features and specifications

The ThinkPad 256GB Fixed Disk Encryption (FDE) Solid State Drive (SSD) (43N3417) option incorporates nonvolatile flash memory technology for worry- free and speedy storage of your valuable data. Additional features in- clude:

  • Improved read/write performance compared to standard 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm mobile standard hard drives
  • Large 256 GB storage capacity
  • Noiseless 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

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 in- side included adaptive cover)

Warranty

1 year - Customer Replacement Unit (CRU) Service

  • Announce date: 23 Jun 2009 (Worldwide. Not available for China and Russia)
  • Planned availability date: 26 Jun 2009 (Worldwide. Not available for China and Russia)

Hardware compatibility
Description Machine Type - Models
ThinkPad T400, T400s, T500
All
ThinkPad W500, W700
All
ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet
All
ThinkPad X300, X301
All

 

Software requirements

The following operating systems are supported:

  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows Vista

Packaging
  • ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive assembly
  • Removable adaptive cover
  • Publications

Agency approvals
CE, UL, CSA, TUV, BSMI, C-Tick

Limitations
Continuous use of the ThinkPad 256GB FDE Solid State Drive, such when reading long video files, will impact system battery life.

Additional product information
Service parts - Parts listing for your product
Publications - Instruction manual and flyer for your product
Fixed Disk Encryption (FDE) Hard Drive - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Describes FDE
Lenovo Support: Hard Drives: Reference Guide - A list of other internal and external notebook hard drives.
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF) - Comprehensive information on the features and technical specifications of Lenovo products.
Lenovo Support: Security Reference Guide List - A list of other available security accessories
Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide

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Document id:  MIGR-73173
Last modified:  2009-10-15
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