Team Group Unveils P250Q Self-Destruct Internal NVMe SSD

[btarunr]

Global memory leader Team Group Inc. today officially unveiled its latest breakthrough in industrial storage: the Team Group Industrial P250Q Self-Destruct SSD. This innovative solution integrates both software and hardware-based data erasure mechanisms, paired with an independent destruction circuit. Engineered to meet the stringent security and stability requirements of military, industrial automation, and AI applications, the P250Q sets a new benchmark for data protection and was recently honored with the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Award for Cybersecurity Category.

The P250Q is equipped with a patented independent destruction circuit that enables precise data erasure at the hardware level by directly targeting the Flash IC. It is further supported by an intelligent software system with an auto-resume function that ensures data destruction continues seamlessly after an unexpected power outage, guaranteeing the complete elimination of sensitive information. Designed with real-world deployment in mind, the P250Q combines dual-mode software-hardware destruction, a one-click activation button, and multi-stage LED indicators that display real-time progress, offering intuitive yet robust data protection for high-security environments.



The P250Q adopts a PCIe Gen4x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 1.4 protocol, delivering read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 5,500 MB/s to support data processing under mission-critical workloads. Available in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, the P250Q is built with high-reliability 3D TLC NAND Flash and incorporates S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring technology to enhance device longevity and stability.

In addition to the launch of the P250Q, Team Group also announced that it has been granted a U.S. invention patent for its wide-temperature M.2 SSD technology, developed specifically for high-temperature industrial environments. This patented technology automatically adjusts data transmission rates across three defined thermal zones, enabling stable SSD performance in ambient temperatures ranging from 85°C to 105°C. It is especially suited for deployment in electric vehicle ECUs, smart manufacturing equipment, and in-vehicle systems operating under extreme thermal conditions, demonstrating Team Group's strength in innovation and technical expertise in the industrial storage sector.

Team Group stated that the official launch of the P250Q, alongside the recognition of a U.S. invention patent for its high-temperature-resistant storage technology, marks a significant milestone in the company's dual focus on innovation across industrial storage and data security. Moving forward, Team Group will continue to place innovation at the core of its values, delivering safer and more intelligent storage solutions tailored for global industrial and military-grade applications.

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[tripleclicker]

Self destruct activated after the warranty expires, I hope not.

 

[Lewzke]

I can destroy my normal SSD if I want, I can implement novel methods for this application: fire, high voltage circuit applied to the NAND, automated hammer.

 

[Tomorrow]

This message will self destruct in five seconds...

 

[zargana]

This message will self destruct in five seconds...

And you will hear this music

 

[R-T-B]

Yeah, that's unfortunate naming lol.

 

[usiname]

Best choice for criminals

 

[A Computer Guy]

LOL, I can imagine on the box some text "No additional tools necessary..." with icons for No Hammers and No Bleach.

 

[ir_cow]

Zip with high voltage is basically what that is. The Cells are destroyed

 

[watzupken]

While the feature sounds great, but what if someone accidentally hit the self destruct function? That will be hilarious. In every solution, there will always be trade off. If someone managed to hack into the system, they may also be able to trigger the self destruct function.

 

[tpa-pr]

What is the advantage of something like this over the traditional firmware-level Secure Cell Erase feature? As far as I'm aware invoking a secure erase takes ~2 minutes and the data is irrevocably destroyed. Does this method actually destroy the flash and make it unusable?

 

[ir_cow]

Secure erase just deleted the decode key which makes the data and tables unreadable. All data is still intact. Not something easy to return, but I'm sure the NSA has ways.

 

[john_]

My last TeamGroup SSD was performing fine when completely empty, but later the more you where adding data on it the slower it became. I mean reading speeds of 5MB/sec slow in parts where data where stored. Tech support didn't really helped much and after 2 years not knowing what to do with it I learned about Retrim command in Powercell. "Optimize-Volume -DriveLetter YourDriveLetter -ReTrim -Verbose". It fixed the SSD immediately. Trim was enabled in OS before, all other SSDs where working fine, the TeamGroup SSD obviously could not do it automaticaly,...... or something. Speeds where high, problems where gone! Hurray! Then a week later the SSD stopped working and wasn't identified at all when connected in the system. Booooooo.........

That was my first and last experience with TeamGroup self destruct SSDs.

While the feature sounds great, but what if someone accidentally hit the self destruct function? That will be hilarious. In every solution, there will always be trade off. If someone managed to hack into the system, they may also be able to trigger the self destruct function.

What if the function activates because of an error in the firmware or something? How can you convince the tech support that you didn't do it?

 

[kilo]

Why would the AI industry need self destruction drives? The future bodes ill.

 

[Narg]

I hope to never work at a place that would need this level of security. My sphincter can pucker that tightly.