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iStorage diskAshur2 1TB Fiery Red portable hard drive
PIN-authenticated 1 TB portable hard drive with real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, USB 3.1 interface, IP56 dust and splash resistance, and up to 361 MB/s read speeds
- ColorFiery Red
- InterfaceUSB 3.1
- Capacity1TB
- CacheN/A
- RPMN/A
- FeaturesCommon Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure microprocessor R
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- PIN authentication secures data with 7-15 digit codes
- AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption protects files in real time
- IP56 certification resists dust and water splashes
- USB 3.2 delivers up to 361MB/s read and 358MB/s write speeds
- Works on any USB device with no software required
Secure portable storage
The iStorage diskAshur2 1TB Fiery Red is a hardware-encrypted portable hard drive for professionals who must protect sensitive data on the move. A built-in keypad requires a 7-15 digit PIN before the drive becomes visible to any host system. Real-time AES-XTS 256-bit encryption and a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready microprocessor secure every file without software installation.
Silent operation and bus power
The 2.5-inch mechanism draws power solely from the USB 3.1 connection, adding no external power brick to a mobile kit. With no fan and solid-state-style controller electronics, the drive runs silently in normal use. IP56 certification confirms dust-tight and splash-resistant construction for field deployment.
Broad device compatibility
The drive works on any equipment offering a standard USB port, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, thin clients, zero clients and embedded systems. Backward-compatible USB 3.2 signalling delivers up to 361 MB/s read and 358 MB/s write speeds. Compact dimensions of 0.75 x 4.88 x 3.31 inches and 0.48 lb weight leave bag space free for other gear.
Highlights
- PIN authentication secures data with 7-15 digit codes
- AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption protects files in real time
- IP56 certification resists dust and water splashes
- USB 3.2 delivers up to 361MB/s read and 358MB/s write speeds
- Works on any USB device with no software required
Specifications
| Brand | iStorage |
|---|---|
| Series | diskAshur2 |
| Model | IS-DA2-256-1000-R |
| Color | Fiery Red |
| Interface | USB 3.1 |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Cache | N/A |
| RPM | N/A |
| Features | Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure microprocessor Real-time military grade AES 256-bit XTS Full-Disk Hardware Encryption FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism Tamper Proof Immune to BadUSB Water & Dust Resistant - IP56 certified Epoxy coated wear resistant keypad No speed degradation - as fast as any non-encrypted USB 3.1 HDD Desk Lock Slot No software or drivers required - 100% Hardware Encryption PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest Read-Only (Write P |
| System Requirements | Operating System Compatibility: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Android & Embedded Systems |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Dimensions | 0.75" x 4.88" x 3.31" |
| Weight | 0.48 lb. |
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Questions about this item
How do I set up the diskAshur2 and what step do people often miss?
Connect the USB 3.1 cable, then enter a 7-15 digit PIN on the built-in keypad to unlock; the step users miss is confirming the new PIN a second time before the drive becomes visible to the OS.
What part will need replacement first on the diskAshur2?
The internal 2.5" mechanical drive is the only moving component; after several years of daily use its bearings or platters typically wear out before the keypad or AES 256-bit encryption engine.
What performance limit appears first during long transfers on the diskAshur2?
Sustained writes level off at 358 MB/s and reads at 361 MB/s over USB 3.2, so the encryption processor’s throughput ceiling is reached before the USB 3.1 interface saturates.
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