June 10, 2026, 9:38 am | Read time: 2 minutes
External hard drives are typically used to back up important data to prevent loss in case something happens to the computer, or simply as a backup. Unauthorized access should therefore not be possible. For such scenarios, the manufacturer Teamgroup has developed an SSD with a self-destruct feature–even remotely if necessary.
Destroy Teamgroup SSD at the Push of a Button
The new external SSD from Teamgroup is specifically the T-Create Expert P35SG model. The manufacturer unveiled it at Computex 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. This model is the successor to the T-Create Expert P35S, which also featured a self-destruct mode for protection.
The feature is primarily intended to quickly and irretrievably destroy particularly sensitive data in an emergency, preventing it from falling into the wrong hands. For this purpose, there is a two-step button that must be pressed and slid. It is designed to prevent accidental activation, and there is also a visual warning signal.
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Remote Activation Now Included
Newly included is the ability to activate the self-destruct remotely in case of loss, as Teamgroup writes about the new SSD. Users also receive real-time status updates to stay informed about the destruction progress and feel more secure.
As TechRadar additionally reports, an integrated 4G LTE modem ensures functionality independent of a connected computer or managing network. This is intended to guarantee successful destruction, even if a host attempts to impose restrictions on the drive. It can simply bypass them.
Electric Shock Also Physically Destroys SSD
Since the destruction process occurs solely at the hardware level, the system is less susceptible to interruptions by software. The SSD also has its own power reserves to ensure that information is destroyed even if suddenly disconnected. The process also includes the physical destruction of the device through a sufficiently strong electric shock.
Teamgroup promises that the deleted files cannot be recovered, even through forensic means. However, the press release does not specify when exactly the T-Create Expert P35SG will be available on the market.