Method for partitioning memory mass storage device

A method for partitioning a memory storage device under the direction of a controller within said memory storage device, said memory storage device including a memory module having at least one memory chip, comprising the steps of

• partitioning a logical space into at least one security area, said security area being allocated to a particular drive for use with a host;
• storing partition information of said logical space into an information block within said memory module, said partition information including a password for accessing said security area;
• reading said information block within said memory module into said controller after initial power-on, wherein said password within said information block is loaded into said controller ;and
• responding to a host input password for accessing said security area, comparing said host input password with said password loaded into said controller.
• wherein said security area of said particular drive is unable to be accessed by said host after initial power-on;
• said security area of said particular drive being able to be accessed by said host after passing the password identification.

A security memory storage device for use with a host, comprising:

• a memory module including at least one memory chip for storing data therein, said memory module being divided into a plurality of blocks including at least one information block for storing a partition information therein, and
• a controller for partitioning a logical space of said security memory storage device, comprising
• partitioning said logical space into at least one security area, said security area being allocated to a particular drive for use with said host;
• storing partition information of said logical space into said information block within said memory module, said partition information including a password for accessing said security area;
• reading said information block within said memory module into said controller after initial power-on;
• wherein said password within said information block is loaded into said controller ;and
• responding to a host input password for accessing said security area, comparing said host input password with said password loaded into said controller.
• wherein said security area of said particular drive is unable to be accessed by said host after initial power-on;
• said security area of said particular drive being able to be accessed by said host after passing the password identification.