{"product_id":"proton-pds-ssd-ssd-flash-media-destroyer","title":"Proton PDS-SSD SSD \u0026 Flash Media Destroyer Insert","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"spu-product-breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detection-inspection\"\u003eDetection \u0026amp; Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/data-destruction-equipment\"\u003eData Destruction \u0026amp; Media Sanitization\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Electronic Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eProton PDS-SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spu-product-shop-nav\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop data destruction by need:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-degaussers\"\u003eHard Drive Degaussers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHDD Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nsa-listed-data-destruction\"\u003eNSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proton-data-security\"\u003eAll Proton Data Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Proton PDS-SSD adds solid-state and flash-media destruction capability to compatible Proton PDS-75 and PDS-100 hard drive destroyers. The removable insert uses 95 steel spikes to puncture memory-bearing components on SSDs and other supported flash media, providing fast physical destruction without requiring a separate standalone machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product Matters Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore laptops, servers and mobile devices now rely on SSD and flash storage, and those devices cannot be sanitized by magnetic degaussing. Organizations that already own a PDS-75 or PDS-100 can extend their destruction workflow to solid-state media without buying a separate full-size machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you may need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the PDS-SSD if your organization handles SSDs, USB drives or other flash media and needs a physical destruction option that works with an existing Proton PDS-75 or PDS-100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid-state drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell phones and SIM cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB flash drives and thumb drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSHD controller boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestruction method: 95 steel spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum media size: 6 × 0.5 × 3 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle time: approximately 8–10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation: automatic sensor start or manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 3.5 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with: Proton PDS-75 and PDS-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy can’t I use a degausser on an SSD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSSDs store data in solid-state memory rather than magnetic media, so a magnetic field does not sanitize them. They require physical destruction or another approved solid-state sanitization method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the PDS-SSD do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe insert uses multiple steel spikes to physically puncture and damage supported SSD and flash-media components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PDS-SSD work by itself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an insert designed for compatible Proton PDS-75 and PDS-100 destroyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it destroy USB drives and other flash media?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for supported solid-state and flash media, including SSDs and certain smaller flash devices. Confirm dimensions and required destruction standards before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment and volume pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@securityprousa.com\"\u003einfo@securityprousa.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470403141668,"sku":"PDS-SSD","price":2975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/4786\/5124\/files\/proton-pdsssd-original.jpg?v=1789419400","url":"https:\/\/www.securityprousa.com\/products\/proton-pds-ssd-ssd-flash-media-destroyer","provider":"Security Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}