Team Group Unveils Industrial SSD with Built-In Self-Destruct Feature
This week, Team Group introduced its latest innovation in secure storage: the INDUSTRIAL P250Q Self-Destruct SSD . Designed with both hardware and software-based data destruction mechanisms, this drive also includes an independent destruction circuit — a feature that helped it win the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Award in the Cyber Security Category .
A Secure Solution for Mission-Critical Data
Many organizations rely on software-only methods to erase sensitive data, but these can fail during unexpected power outages — leaving files partially erased or recoverable. To solve this, Team Group has embedded a patented destruction circuit (Taiwan Utility Model Patent No. M662727) that directly targets the Flash IC chips, ensuring complete, irreversible deletion at the hardware level.
In addition, the SSD features what Team Group calls an “intelligent software system.” If power is interrupted during the erasure process, the system automatically resumes once power returns, making sure that confidential or proprietary information remains permanently deleted.
Built for Industry, But Future Possibilities Exist
While the P250Q is clearly aimed at industrial and enterprise users rather than consumers, it’s still a fascinating development in secure storage. And as with many technologies, it’s not hard to imagine similar features becoming available in consumer-grade drives in the future.
User-Friendly Design for IT Operators
The drive isn’t just secure — it’s also practical. It comes equipped with a one-click self-destruct button and multi-stage LED indicators that show real-time progress during the erasure process. This makes it easy for IT administrators and field technicians to verify successful data deletion without needing external diagnostic tools.