Press a button, and this SSD will initiate a self-destruction process, erasing all of your data.

The T-Create Expert P35S is equipped with a dual-stage safety button designed to avert accidental activations and prevent unintentional data loss.

TeamGroup has unveiled a new portable SSD drive named the T-Create Expert P35S, which may provide reassurance for those concerned about their data being compromised. Rather than relying on encryption to secure everything with a password or biometric authentication, the P35S features a single button that triggers a self-destruction mechanism. Although there are no dramatic effects like smoke or explosions reminiscent of a Mission Impossible film, the company claims that its "patented one-click data destruction circuit" employs "chip destruction" techniques to "achieve a truly irreversible data wipe."

The company has yet to disclose pricing information or the availability date for the P35S, but it will come in four different storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB. The inclusion of an easily accessible button on the exterior that initiates the self-destruction process and converts the entire drive into e-waste may seem precarious; however, there are safety measures in place to prevent the drive from being unintentionally erased while it is in your pocket.

To operate the P35S, it must be connected to a computer via a USB-C cable, and the button acts as a two-stage sliding switch. Moving it to the first stage, which partially exposes a red warning sign, requires some force. Engaging the second stage, which activates the self-destruction, necessitates even greater force.

Once the self-destruction process is initiated, it will proceed until the drive is completely erased and rendered inoperable, even if it is disconnected from the computer. This procedure guarantees that there is "zero data residue" to "prevent any form of recovery," as stated by TeamGroup. Consequently, the company cautions that the P35S is "not intended for general consumers, personal data backup, or everyday storage purposes" and is specifically designed for users who manage and transport sensitive or classified information.

In addition to its self-destruction features, the P35S is equipped with a single USB-C port 3.2 Gen 2, offering read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. The entire drive measures just over 3.5 inches in length and weighs 42 grams.