Nextorage exhibited at NAB 2025, and drew attention at the company’s booth was their display of the Secure SSD “NX-PFS1PRO” series, which is being developed for broadcasting stations.

Nextorage at NAB 2025 Feature – the NX-PFS1PRO

This portable SSD has three features. One of them is the inclusion of a monitor. Its appearance is the same as a normal portable SSD, but one notable feature is that it is equipped with a monitor. The first thing that is displayed on the screen is the words “10Gbps, Bus Power 3000mA.” There are multiple standards and cable types for Type-C, and the transfer speeds are also different. For example, if you use one for charging, you may not get the expected speed. If the AD on-site uses it without realizing this, it may cause delivery delays. This screen allows you to check the bandwidth and current value with the currently connected host at a glance, and it is very convenient to be able to determine whether or not the appropriate performance is being achieved.

Built-in Monitor

“Drive Health,” which is displayed on the next screen, has the function of detecting abnormalities such as deterioration of SSD performance over time and notifying you of its health status.

The next screen displays information about security features, as indicated by the label “Unlocked.”

Another screen allows you to check the read and write speeds using common benchmark software.

Security Functions

The second feature of the “NX-PFS1PRO” is its security function. The lock function supports multiple authentication methods. When locked, an unlock app is displayed and can be used to unlock the device. This is the general method of use. Another unique authentication method is the NFC card, which can be mounted by touching the reader with it. In this case, no dedicated application is required.

This means that even if the device using the SSD is an Android or iPhone, or even a camera with export functionality, it can be used by touching it to an NFC card and unlocking it. It automatically locks when removed from the device, allowing for secure handling in the subsequent workflow. There is also a method to unlock it via a QR code. Another major feature is that it supports unlocking not only from a PC, but also from an NFC card, Wi-Fi, and smartphone.

The third feature is that it is compatible with situations where the number of Type-C ports is limited, such as on recent iPhones, Android devices, MacBooks, and MacBook Pros. When using an SSD while charging, there may be a shortage of ports. In such a situation, it is possible to supply power to the SSD and other connected devices at the same time.

This allows you to use the device for long periods of time without worrying about running out of battery, as only one port is consumed. This function is considered to be particularly convenient for devices such as iPhones, and is called PD pass-through.