Removable data storage drive security module with lockable write

Details Removable data storage drive security module with lockable write Removable data storage drive security module with lockable write

1989-11-17

1992-06-30

Heinz, A. J.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

General recording or reproducing

Recording-or erasing-prevention

360 9801, 360 9804, 360137, G11B 1504, G11B 5012

Patent

active

051268906

ABSTRACT:
A security module for a removable disk drive having a lockable hardware write protect feature for use with docking base. Additional features provided by the invention are an enclosure and electrical connection interface designed to reduce or eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI), a removal mechanism that provides for orderly powering down of a disk drive before removal of the security module from a docking base, and a module latching and lock mechanism that provides for positive, lockable securement of the module into a docking base.

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IBM Technical Bulletin vol. 30 No. 8 Jan. 1988 "Security Device for a Disk Drive".

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