Guard your sensitive data from prying eyes with the phantom-black 256GB diskAshur2 USB 3.1 Encrypted Portable SSD from Istorage. Featuring real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and PIN authentication, this portable USB 3.1 SSD keeps personal and corporate data safe while offering fast read and write speeds of up to 294 and 319 MB/s respectively. The diskAshur2 SSD's easy-to-use keypad enables you to securely access your data with your own unique 7- to 15-digit PIN.

One of the underlying security features of the GDPR-compliant diskAshur2 SSD is its dedicated hardware-based secure microprocessor (Common Criteria EAL4+ ready), which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms to defend against external tamper, bypass attacks, and more. The diskAshur2 SSD renders automated attacks useless by entering the deadlock frozen state. With software-free setup and operation, the diskAshur2 SSD is platform/device independent and works across all operating systems including all versions of Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, and embedded systems.

256GB Storage Capacity    USB 3.1 with Integrated Cable    Read Speeds up to 294 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 319 MB/s    AES-XTS 256-Bit Hardware Encryption    FIPS PUB 197 Validated    EDGE Technology    OS and Platform Independent    Bus Powered    Travel Case Included

Water and dust resistant, IP56 rated

No speed degradation—as fast as non-encrypted USB 3.1 HDDs

Desk lock slot

No software or drivers required—100% hardware encryption

Read-only (write protect) and read/write modes

Super-speed USB 3.1 interface with integrated cable

Unattended auto-lock feature

No admin rights needed

OS and platform independent—works on any device with a USB port

Layer of super-tough epoxy resin over all components

The diskAshur2 SSD offers advanced portable data security via a built-in FIPS PUB 197 validated AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption engine. The data encryption key is randomly generated by a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready random number generator and protected by FIPS validated wrapping algorithms. A dedicated onboard Common Criteria EAL4+ ready microprocessor enhances security through true random number generation and built-in cryptography. Active-shield technology and physical mechanisms protect the drive from external tamper, bypass laser attacks, and fault injections.

The diskAshur2 SSD's microprocessor reacts to all forms of automated hacking attempts by entering the deadlock frozen state where the device can only restart through a power-on reset procedure. The security lock feature protects the device against any unauthorized firmware modifications from the host side (fully protected against BadUSB). The microprocessor uses algorithms to encrypt both the data and the encryption key, giving you the peace of mind of knowing that your data is protected at any given time.

Employing AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the diskAshur2 SSD seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real time, keeping your data safe even if the drive is removed from its enclosure.

With USB 3.1 data transfer speeds of 294 MB/s (read) and 319 MB/s (write), the drive gives you fast access to your files. The diskAshur2 SSD is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

The diskAshur2 SSD is intelligently programmed to protect against all forms of brute force attacks. After five consecutive incorrect PIN entries the drive freezes, requiring the drive to be disconnected and reconnected to the USB port to get five further PIN entry attempts. If five further consecutive incorrect PIN attempts are entered, the diskAshur2 SSD freezes again. To get five final PIN attempts (15 in total), the "shift" button must be pressed whilst inserting the USB cable into the USB port and then a preset PIN needs to be entered. On the fifteenth consecutive incorrect PIN entry, the diskAshur2 SSD assumes it is being attacked. At this point the drive deletes the encryption key and locks itself, rendering all data previously stored on it lost forever. In such an event the drive can be reset to factory default settings and redeployed.

You can pre-program the diskAshur2 SSD with your own unique Self Destruct PIN which, once implemented, instantly deletes the encryption key, all PINs, and data, after which a new encryption key is created.

The diskAshur2 SSD also employs a drive reset feature, which can be implemented with a unique command. This clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly generated encryption key, enabling the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed.

In addition to incorporating a secure microprocessor and encrypting the data and the encryption key, the diskAshur2 SSD adds another barrier between your data and a hacker. All the components of the diskAshur2 SSD are completely covered by a layer of super-tough epoxy resin, which is virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the components. This barrier prevents potential hackers from accessing the drive's critical components.

All data and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest.

The diskAshur2 SSD's wear-resistant epoxy-coated keypad hides key usage to avoid tipping off would-be hackers to commonly used keys.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I'm working off a Macbook Pro that only has Thunderbolt 2. With an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 dongle will this still work and will my transfer speeds be closer to 450 MB/s?

A: Yes, this would work using the thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. At the suggested speed of 450 MB/s.

Q: 2. Does it work at 20Gbps if Apple Thunderbolt 4 (USB‑C) Pro Cable is used with MacBook Pro M3?

A: The fastest transfer speed standard on the Samsung 2TB T9 Portable SSD is USB-C 3.2 X 2, which tops out at 20Gbps.However, this is 10x the rated read speed of this model. The actual speed will still top out at the read/write limits of the drive, not the USBC 3.2 transfer medium.

Q: 3. I see this is bus powered, so will this be ok to use with a desktop machine (2019 27" iMac)? This will be for video editing 4k/hd. I plan on also getting a blackbox pro for backing up the Atom Raid SSD drive. Thanks

A: They are compatible and will work.

Q: 4. Does this come with the USB cables that are capable of the maximum 20gbps speed?

A: Yes, the Samsung 4TB T9 Portable SSD comes with the appropriate USB cables to reach up to 20 GB/s.

Q: 5. Looking to use with my late 2016 MacBook Pro with touchbar for 4K video editing with Premiere Pro. Good choice? How much free space do I need to keep on this? Also, the two 500gb drives are not redundant, correct? So I could load close to 1TB of video footage on it?

A: This would be fast enough for 4K, but with formatting you would have less of 1TB working storage. Also the two 500gb drives are working in Raid 0 meaning no redundancy.

Q: 6. Why is SILVER color cheaper than the other colors?

A: There is no difference between the silver and the black and the grey, just colour. When I bought the 2TB GLYPH ATOM RAID SSD, I got a black and a silver just so we could differentiate and they are both identical the best external drives I have ever laid my hand on. It saves me so much crucial time on shows copying content. Love love love these drives.

Q: 7. Do LabelMaker labels stick to the surface, for sending drives to clients, organizing drives on set, etc?

A: The rubberized texture on the Samsung 2TB T9 Portable SSD may be difficult to stick labels directly on. You could apply gaff tape to the SDD, then apply the label to the gaff tape.

Q: 8. Will this work with a Blackmagic Design PCC 6K camcorder? I don’t know if its RAID 0 nature prohibits its being recognized by the camera.

A: The RAID 0 nature only hides the mirrored volume. The host volume is fully visible to any devices capable of mounting a volume.

Q: 9. Will the Samsung T9 portable reach the advertised maximum speed of 20Gbps with the Lenovo slim 7i?

A: The speed of the Samsung 2TB T9 Portable SSD (Gray) would not reach 20 Gb/s with the Lenovo Slim 7i; the maximum potential read and write speeds of this Samsung drive are 2000 MB/s and 1950 MB/s, respectively.

Q: 10. Oyen digital helix 8TB portable ssd will be compatible with Thunderbolt 5?

A: At this time the manufacturer does not have information if the Oyen Digital 8TB Helix Dura USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Portable NVMe SSD is compatible with Thunderbolt 5.