Lenovo ThinkPad 43R2018 Technical manual

Lenovo Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement
ZG08-0984, dated November 18, 2008
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ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives -- 160GB and 320GB
options -- Compact, secure, easy-to-use data storage and image
recovery solutions
Table of contents
1At a glance 3Product number
2Overview 3Terms and conditions
2Key prerequisites 3Announcement countries
2Planned availability date 3Supplemental information
2Additional information 6Prices
At a glance
The ThinkPad® USB Portable Secure Hard Drives - 160GB1and 320GB options provide the
ultimate in portability and ease of use without sacrificing capacity. Features include:
• High-speed USB 2.0 Interface
• Compact size
•No requirement for an ac power adapter2
• Driverless operation under Microsoft® Windows® XP and Vista
• All stored data is fully encrypted using the AES 128-bit security encryption algorithm
• Real-time encryption with no read/write speed impact
• 160 GB or 320 GB capacity
• Integrated USB cable that tucks into the main body of the USB drive
• Integrated keypad for entering a minimum of a six-digit passcode for physical access to the
drive
• Auxiliary USB cable for more flexible distance configurations
• Secondary USB power cable
• No software requirements
• Administrative password manager in case of forgotten passwords

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Overview
ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives - 160GB and 320GB options physically secure your
valuable data in case of theft or loss. Optimized for safeguarding essential data while on-the-go,
the ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive offers high-level 128-bit Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) security within a slim, lightweight, self-powered, easy-to-use design. These
options also work with Rescue and Recovery3on ThinkPad and ThinkCentre® systems.
Rescue and Recovery® is a complete image recovery solution that helps protect against data
loss in the event of a software or hardware failure by enabling recovery to a previously saved
image. These bootable drives, together with Rescue and Recovery software, allow straight-
forward recovery of your system image and data.
These drives incorporate a USB 2.0 interface for high-speed data transfers and a backward-
compatible with USB 1.1 (at USB 1.1 transfer speeds). They offer high-capacity storage in a
small, lightweight, and completely portable device without the need for an ac power adapter.
Driverless installation under Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista makes these
drives very easy to use, and facilitates file transfers between systems. The ThinkPad USB
Portable Secure Hard Drives - 160GB and 320GB options also enable:
• Easy and secure storage expansion
• No software installation and no power adapter required for operation
• Built-in administrative password management
• Simple file backup
1GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to storage capacity; accessible capacity is less.
2Requires two USB ports, depending upon configuration.
3Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals
or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply.
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware requirements section for a list of supported systems.
Planned availability date
November 21, 2008
Note: Not available for Russia.
Availability of products with encryption algorithm in France is subject to French governmental
approval.
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.

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Product number
Part EAN
Description Number Code
ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard 43R2018 0884343-27524-6
Drive - 160GB 43R2019 0884343-27525-3
ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard
Drive - 320GB
Note: Not 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 three years.
Announcement countries
All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries.
Supplemental information
ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives (43R2018/43R2019)
Technical information
Performance specifications
Typical data transfer speeds:4
• USB 1.1
– Read up to 900 KBps
– Write up to 700 KBps
• USB 2.0
– Read up to 30 MBps
– Write up to 24 MBps
4Actual performance varies based on many factors and is often less than the maximum
possible.
Physical specifications
• Approximate height: 21.59 mm (0.85 in)
• Approximate width: 87.63 mm (3.45 in)
• Approximate length: 121.92 mm (4.8 in)
• Approximate weight: 193.2 g (6.9 oz)
Operating environment
• Operating temperature (card): 5° to 55°C (41° to 131°F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

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Agency approvals
• UL
• CE
• TUV
• C-UL
• BSMI
• VCCI
• C-Tick
• FCC
• ICES
Note: UL, TUV, C-UL only for bare drive
ENERGY STAR-compliant
No
Hardware requirements
An available USB port. A second USB port may be required for operation, depending upon
configuration.
Software requirements
One of the following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or later
• Microsoft Windows Vista
Limitations
Booting to the ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drives options require system BIOS
support. Refer to the system User's Guide to determine if your system supports booting to USB
hard drives.
Note: Booting to the ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drivers options if the hard drive is
plugged in dock is not supported.
Planning information
Cable orders required
Yes. Power cable first and then data cable.
Installation time
• Approximately one minute (hardware only)
• Initial backup will take additional time and will depend on interface used and size of image to
be backed up
Packaging
One box (plain brown box -- not packaged for consumer)
Shipment group
• ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive - 160GB or 320GB
• USB extension cable
• Auxiliary power USB cable
• Quick Installation Guide Poster

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• Carrying case
Publications
The User's Guide is shipped with each drive and is available in the following languages:
• U.S. English
• Brazilian Portuguese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese
• Korean
• Czech
• Slovak
• Turkish
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware.
Terms and conditions
Field-installable Yes
Customer setup Yes
Warranty period* 3 years
Service type CRU
Maintenance agreement No
Optional upgrade No
Licensed programs No
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 on-line services (requires internet access account, not included) or calling the Support
Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 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 related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical
support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Accessing Lenovo online services
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Placing the call to Lenovo
Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare® number, your place of
purchase, or your local sales office.

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Prices
For all local charges, contact your sales representative.
Trademarks
ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, Rescue and Recovery and Lenovo are registered trademarks of Lenovo
Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States,
other countries, or both.
HelpWare is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or
both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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