The ThinkPad 256GB SATA III SED OPAL-Capable SSD is an ideal data storage solution that provides a rugged, light and reliable alternative to the standard Hard Disc Drive Solutions (HDD). Utilizing MLC NAND flash based technology along with SATA III interface this drive enables improved boot time and data transfers when compared to HDDs. For additional storage and backup install this drive as a second hard drive using the 9.5mm ThinkPad Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter III (43N3412) or 12.7" ThinkPad Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter III (0A65623).• TCG Opal Compliant Self-Encrypting Drive(SED) • 256 GB storage capacity • FIPS-certified, hardware-based AES-256 encryption engine • 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 notebook hard disk drives (HDD’s) • Serial ATA interface of 6.0Gbps • To use the Opal capability, Lenovo offers: WinMagic's SecureDoc for Lenovo. To purchase, contact your Lenovo sales representative or go to: www.lenovo.com/integratedsoftware • For more information on ThinkPad hard drives, FDE and OPAL, go to: www.lenovo.com/support/notebook/harddrives