iStorage diskAshur²
Hard drive | encrypted | 500 GB | external (portable) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 5400 rpm | buffer: 8 MB | 256-bit AES, FIPS 197 | phantom black | TAA Compliant
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Main Specification
| Product Description | iStorage diskAshur² - hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.1 Gen 1 - TAA Compliant |
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| Type | Hard drive - external (portable) |
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES, FIPS 197 |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1) |
| Buffer Size | 8 MB |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Features | Wear Resistant Keypad, Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism, government certified, OS & platform independent, 256-bit AES-XTS |
| Power Source | USB bus |
| Enclosure Colour | Phantom black |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.4 cm x 8.4 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 216 g |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-year warranty |
General
| Device Type | Hard drive - external (portable) |
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| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES, FIPS 197 |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Buffer Size | 8 MB |
| Features | Wear Resistant Keypad, Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism, government certified, OS & platform independent, 256-bit AES-XTS |
| Width | 12.4 cm |
| Depth | 8.4 cm |
| Height | 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 216 g |
Performance
| Interface Transfer Rate | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1) |
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| Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm |
Expansion & Connectivity
| Interfaces | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 - 9 pin USB Type A |
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Power
| Power Source | USB bus |
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Software & System Requirements
| OS Required | Apple MacOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Android, Google Chrome OS |
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Miscellaneous
| Included Accessories | Carrying case |
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| Cables Included | 1 x USB 3.1 cable - integrated |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, WEEE |
| Enclosure Colour | Phantom black |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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Product features
Self-destruct feature
You can pre-program the diskAshur2 with your own unique self-destruct PIN, which once implemented, instantly deletes the encryption key, all PINs, data and then creates a new encryption key.Auto lock
The diskAshur2 automatically locks when unplugged from the host computer or power to the USB port is turned off and can also be set to automatically lock after a predetermined amount of time.Data at rest protection
All data and encryption keys are always encrypted whilst at rest.Wear resistant epoxy coated keypad
Designed with protection in mind, the diskAshur2 wear resistant epoxy coated keypad hides key usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to commonly used keys.Key selling points
- USB 3.1 Portable Hardware Encrypted Hard Drive
- Common Criteria EAL5+ (Hardware Certified) ready
- Real time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption
- PIN authentication (7-15-digit PIN)
- FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm
- OS & Platform independent – 100% hardware encryption, works with all operating systems.
- GDPR Compliant
- Timeout Lock - locks after predetermined amount of time
- Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism
- Drive reset destroys data and recovers use of drive
References
MPN: IS-DA2-256-500-B
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