Sheesh, just get an SSD, clone the HD to it, put it in, and if IT figures it out and you get in trouble, walk. First I wanted to say "Put in a request for an upgrade to better computer, or an SSD" but since it's Siemens it would probably take weeks before they respond. Alternatively since it has USB 3.1, get a SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD, install an OS of your choice, and boot from it, assuming the BIOS isn't lo…
Hi, IT director here. You wouldn't walk, you'd be walked out. By security. Then, likely sued. Don't be a jackass. Discuss this stuff with your IT department.
The IT department should know better and offer the right hardware and software for each job. Unfortunately IT departments prefer conformity for easiest management instead of high performing and happy engineers.