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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with matte metal casing

Kanguru

Kanguru KSED300-SATA-1T internal SSD 1 TB SATA 2.5" 550 MB/s

SKU CH-B97S-XQ1N5 MPN KSED300-SATA-1T

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified self-encrypting 2.5" SATA SSD with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and 550 MB/s read speed

  • CacheNo DRAM (SLC)
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification validates hardware encryption for regulatory compliance
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption secures data at rest without software overhead
  • 550 MB/s maximum read speed delivers responsive SATA performance
  • 5-inch SATA form factor fits standard drive bays and laptops
  • TAA compliance qualifies the drive for government procurement programs

Hardware-encrypted SATA SSD for compliance

The Kanguru Defender SED300 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive that delivers 1 TB of storage with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption. It is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified and TAA compliant, making it suitable for organisations that must meet strict data-security standards.

Suited for regulated environments.

This drive targets IT teams deploying encrypted endpoints in government, healthcare or finance where FIPS validation is mandatory. Buyers who want the highest sequential throughput or the lowest cost per gigabyte should look at alternatives without hardware encryption overhead.

SATA 550 MB/s read ceiling defines the performance

The SATA interface limits maximum sequential read speed to 550 MB/s, so the drive cannot exceed that throughput regardless of workload. The lack of a DRAM cache and the encryption engine further shape real-world latency, so verify that this ceiling meets your application requirements before purchasing.

Highlights

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification validates hardware encryption for regulatory compliance
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption secures data at rest without software overhead
  • 550 MB/s maximum read speed delivers responsive SATA performance
  • 5-inch SATA form factor fits standard drive bays and laptops
  • TAA compliance qualifies the drive for government procurement programs

Specifications

BrandKanguru
ModelKSED300-SATA-1T
Part NumberKSED300-SATA-1T
CacheNo DRAM (SLC)
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 1 TB capacity fit with the hardware encryption and FIPS certification on this model?

The 1 TB Kanguru Defender SED300 combines a 1 TB SATA 2.5" drive with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification, so the full capacity is protected without software overhead.

What does the 550 MB/s maximum read figure mean for everyday workloads?

The 550 MB/s maximum read rate is the peak sequential throughput over the SATA link; real-world speeds will be lower for random access and mixed workloads.

Which SATA standard does this drive use and what does that cap in practice?

It uses the SATA interface, which limits the practical maximum throughput to the SATA 6 Gb/s ceiling, matching the quoted 550 MB/s read figure.

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