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iStorage diskAshur2 HDD 2 TB | Secure Portable Hard Drive | Password Protected | Dust/Water-Resistant | Hardware Encryption
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Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | iStorage |
Special Feature | Portable, Dust Resistant, Shock Resistant, Hardware Encryption, Water Resistant |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Television, Tablet, Smartphone |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Easy to use: Perfect solution to protect your digital assets. Simply enter a 7-15 digit PIN to authenticate and use as a normal portable HDD. When the drive is disconnected, all data is encrypted using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption (no software required).
- The diskAshur2 helps you ensure compliance with data regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.
- The diskAshur2 is the perfect solution for storing your personal or company data. Carry the diskAshur2 with you wherever you go. Portable, rugged, dust & splashproof (IP56 certified) Without the PIN, there’s no way IN! All data transferred to the drive is encrypted in real time and is protected from unauthorised access even if the device is lost or stolen! The diskAshur2 incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ (Hardware Certified) secure microprocessor.
- The diskAshur2 will work on any device with a USB port, no software is required. Compatible with: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Embedded Systems, Citrix and VMware.
- Transfer your files in seconds Lightning fast backwards compatible USB 3.2 data transfer speeds. Up to 160MB/s Read speeds Up to 143MB/s Write speeds.
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Value for money | 3.0 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Durability | — | — | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Sold By | iStorageLtd | iStorageLtd | 1discountstore | iStorageLtd | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 2 TB | 5 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1920 GB | 960 GB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb, usb3.0 | usb | usb, usb3.0 | usb3.2 gen 1 | usb3.2 gen 1 |
compatible devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Television, Smartphone | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Television, Smartphone | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | Portable | 3.5-inch | — | — |
write speed | 171 | 171 | — | 271 | — | — |
read speed | 171 megabytes per second | 171 megabytes per second | 1 bytes per second | 225 megabytes per second | 250 megabytes per second | 250 megabytes per second |
Product Description
The diskAshur2 USB 3.1 HDD/SSD is an ultra-secure, PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted portable hard drive / solid state drive. Using the device couldn’t be easier, simply connect the integrated cable to any computer and enter a unique 7-15-digit PIN.
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OS & platform independentNo software required. Works on any device with a USB port! compatible with: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Embedded Systems, Citrix and VMware |
AutolockThe 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. |
Self-destruct featureYou 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. |
Wear resistant epoxy coated keypadDesigned 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. |
Always protected
Keep your digital life's contents secure with built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
Safeguard your valuable and sensitive data
The diskAshur2 securely encrypts, stores and protects data to ensure compliance with stringent regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA & CCPA.
Have Space to Grow
Offering up to 16TB of expansive capacity, you no longer have to compromise between space and security.
Technical specifications
Interface | USB 3.1 SuperSpeed - backwards compatible with USB 1/2/3 |
Capacities | HDD: 500GB/ 1TB / 2TB / 3TB / 4TB / 5TB | SSD: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB/ 1TB / 2TB / 4TB / 8TB / 16TB |
Speed | HDD: 160MB/s (read) 143MB/s (write) | SSD: 361MB/s (read) 358MB/s (write) |
Software free, Compatible with | MS Windows | macOS | Linux | Chrome | Android | Thin Clients | Zero Clients | Embedded Systems | Citrix | VMware |
Hardware data encryption | AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption |
Colors | Phantom Black | Ocean Blue | Fiery Red | Racing Green |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 3.31 x 0.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.9 ounces |
ASIN | B071D66P8V |
Item model number | IS-DA2-256-2000-B |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #630 in External Hard Drives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 28, 2017 |
Manufacturer | iStorage |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of setup of the portable hard drive. For example, they mention it's dependable, secure and offers ultimate protection of their data. Customers are also impresseded with the security, saying it'll never let them down. As for the quality and appearance, they say it'd be a great addition to any computer. That said, opinions are mixed on the speed.
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Customers are satisfied with the computer drive's security. They mention that the physical button provides strong security to the device, it's reliable, and offers ultimate protection of their data. They also say that the product is well-made, holds up ok, and is superb.
"...I like the idea entering the password in physical button it means strong security to this device wow I love this kind of technology." Read more
"...To begin with, it is hardware encrypted, using real-time military grade AES 256-bit XTS full-disk hardware encryption validated to FIPS PUB 197, so..." Read more
"The Product is superb; beautifully engineered, provided with an elegant case, strongly built and easy to get started...." Read more
"...I did a test file before setting my password and again everything was perfect!..." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the computer drive. They mention it's pretty easy to set up, and operation for end-users is simple. Some say that there's no software to worry about or drivers to set-up.
"...are very good and helped how to setup my password and now it’s very easy to use it turns off automatically one you leave the device very secure and..." Read more
"...It is very user friendly. Enter your 7 to15 digits numerical password and press the unlock button the DiscaShure gets ready to use in a few seconds...." Read more
"...hardware encryption validated to FIPS PUB 197, so there is no software to worry about or drivers to set up...." Read more
"...It’s very simple to set up for a primary password and also for a guest password. Setting up both was simple without issue...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is the best portable hard drive they have ever come across, it is secure, easy to use, and gorgeous. They also say that it has enough storage and that it's highly portable. However, some customers have to run a patch in order for the drive to work.
"Good drive but have to run a patch for it to work. Fix your product first before distributing fellas.😀..." Read more
"...I like the 2TB , you can’t have enough storage and this is definitely a lot of storage. I haven’t needed tech support and I hope I never do...." Read more
"...super strong case make it bulkier than average, but it's still highly portable." Read more
"This is the best portable hard drive I’ve ever come across. It’s so easy to use, offers ultimate protection of my data and looks amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the hard drive. They mention that it looks good, is beautifully engineered, and provided with an elegant case. Some appreciate the design and packaging.
"The Product is superb; beautifully engineered, provided with an elegant case, strongly built and easy to get started...." Read more
"...It’s so easy to use, offers ultimate protection of my data and looks amazing...." Read more
"...I cant even use it at the moment.I like the design and packaging and looks very strong" Read more
"An HDD that not only looks good but is fully loaded with buckets of extras - perfection!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the portable hard drive. Some mention it's extremely fast and easy to use, while others say that it'll only transfer data at slow speeds.
"...I’m using it on an older Mac book Air. Still pretty fast access even nearly full now with raw video data." Read more
"Works just fine - seems well made and robust. The USB connection is slow (I should have known this) and so I have had to find a work-around to..." Read more
"...initially had a fairly large transfer of data that seemed to transfer fairly quickly despite a fairly large size." Read more
"Great fast and good" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the computer drive. They mention that it goes through periods of shutting down randomly, rendering it useless, and that the drive disconnects in about a minute.
"...the disk to remain connected as without the patch the drive disconnects in about a minute... requiring you to re-enter the decryption PIN to..." Read more
"...Unfortunately, I can't recommend a drive that has a tendency to shut down...." Read more
"Good price, and, lo! It actually does not disconnect after short periods. (I'm glaring at you, Netac.)..." Read more
"...passwords and the device thinks it is under attack and shuts down rendering it useless. Customer support is from the UK and was MIA. DO NOT BUY!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that the cables did not work reliably, the drive failed in less than a year, and it does not work with Mac OS. Some customers also report that the patch fully killed their system.
"...Every minute disconnect is not acceptable.The patch fully killed my system which was 7 years old and fully up-to-date with MS patches...." Read more
"...multiple of these drives and multiple of those cables, they did not work reliably and could not do file transfers that took more than a few minutes...." Read more
"Does not work with MacOS 13.4 or previous despite ExFat formatting. diskAShur support unable to explain why this disc will not mount to MacOS." Read more
"Drive was used for daily backups. The drive had total hardware failure in less than a year." Read more
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diskashur2 also includes thin clients, zero clients, and any clients that have a USB port.
This drive also has a Common Criteria EAL4, and a ready on-board secure microprocessor; FIPS 140-2 Level 3, foundation level NCSC CPA, and NLNCSA certifications are all pending. Of course, it is also fully IP 56 certified for water and dust protection.
Enhanced Dual Generating Encryption (EDGE) technology kicks in with a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor.
The microprocessor also comes with built-in physical protection mechanisms to defend against external tampering, can withstand ‘laser attacks’, and fault injection methods.
External attacks are completely useless; the internal components are encased in a layer of epoxy resin so tough that breaking the hard drive is impossible without breaking the internal components. Any attempt to break into the device kicks off the deadlock frozen state.
All the authentication parameters are encrypted and physically protected by the microprocessors’ memory encryption (scrambler) and access control schemes.
Another great bonus was the two product gifts: A Nero BackItUP, and ESET Drive Security.
I am overall, very satisfied with this hard drive, and I would not hesitate to purchase any other product from this seller.
Being in tech for years and having tested various types of software for encryption, this device eliminates the use for software.
It’s very simple to set up for a primary password and also for a guest password. Setting up both was simple without issue. I would note that you need to press the lock symbol first, enter your code and press the lock symbol again to unlock in Guest mode.
I love that it comes in its own case but wish the attached and tethered USB cable was a little longer.
Great device, very impressed and will buy another if needed.
The patch fully killed my system which was 7 years old and fully up-to-date with MS patches. Since I had already order a replacement PC, I installed the patch to the NEW PC. It continually BLUE SCREENs my system.
Since I have broken the seal and have personal data on the drive, I cannot trust to return it... even though I have until 7/24/2021 to return. DO NOT BUY if you are running Windows 10.
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I haven't got the technical expertise to comment on how secure it is and whether its encryption is all it claims to be. I can only go on what I'm reading from the blurb on Amazon. On the other hand, since it needs a password to get into it, it's better than a drive that doesn't require one. And all my data seems to be intact to date.