iStorage diskAshur² 500GB Encrypted Portable Hard Drive, 5400RPM, USB 3.2 Gen 1, PIN Access, 256-bit AES-XTS, Blue
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About this item
- 500GB portable hard disk drive
- 5400RPM, with 171MB/s read and 148MB/s write speeds
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, up to 5000Mbit/s
- 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption with PIN keypad access
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and server systems
- Dust- and water-resistant housing, 84 × 19 × 124mm
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iStorage diskAshur² – PIN-controlled encrypted storage
The iStorage diskAshur² suits anyone who needs portable storage with access protected by a personal PIN. Its hardware-based 256-bit AES-XTS encryption protects stored data without requiring security software.
Key specifications at a glance
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Drive type and speed | HDD, 5400 RPM |
| Read and write speeds | Up to 171 MB/s read; 148 MB/s write |
| USB connection | USB Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption |
| Access control | Integrated keypad; 7–15-digit PIN |
PIN access keeps control in your hands
Enter your PIN on the integrated keypad to unlock the drive. Because encryption runs in hardware, you can use the drive without installing security software. The lock-out function adds another layer of protection against repeated access attempts.
Connect across supported systems
The drive supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and server operating systems. It is plug and play, so you can connect it to a compatible USB port and begin using it. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface supports transfer rates up to 5000 Mbit/s, while the 5400 RPM HDD delivers read speeds up to 171 MB/s and write speeds up to 148 MB/s.
Built for portable use
At 216 g, this blue drive is easy to carry between workspaces. Its silicone and rubber housing is dust resistant and water resistant. LED indicators show drive activity, helping you check its status at a glance.
Included with the drive
- Carrying case
- User guide
- Warranty card
Check your setup before ordering
- Confirm your computer or device has a USB Type-A port.
- Check that your operating system is Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or a supported server system.
- Confirm that 500 GB meets your storage requirements.
- Check that your workflow suits a 5400 RPM portable HDD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the drive require security software?
A: No. It uses hardware encryption and PIN access without requiring security software.
Q: What encryption does it use?
A: It uses 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and carries FIPS PUB 197 certification.
Q: Which operating systems does it support?
A: It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and server operating systems.
Q: What is included in the box?
A: The package includes a carrying case, user guide and warranty card.
A practical choice for protected files
Choose the iStorage diskAshur² if you want 500 GB of portable storage with PIN-controlled access and hardware encryption. We include a three-year warranty.
| Data transmission | |
|---|---|
| USB data transfer rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Performance | |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| USB data transfer rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Yes |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Yes |
| Hard drive | |
| Read speed | 171 MB/s |
| Write speed | 148 MB/s |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| Type | HDD |
| Storage drive buffer size | 8 MB |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| Thunderbolt technology | No |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB data transfer rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Features | |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Certification | FIPS PUB 197 |
| Cable lock slot | No |
| Server operating systems supported | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| Housing material | Silicone, Rubber |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| PIN-secured access | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Keypad integrated | Yes |
| Security | |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Cable lock slot | No |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| PIN-secured access | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Smart card reader | Yes |
| Lock-out function | Yes |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | FIPS PUB 197 |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Certification | FIPS PUB 197 |
| Housing material | Silicone, Rubber |
| Power | |
| Bus powered | USB |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 216 g |
| Width | 84 mm |
| Depth | 19 mm |
| Height | 124 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| User guide | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Product colour | Blue |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Cable lock slot | No |
| Housing material | Silicone, Rubber |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717098 |
| Warranty period | 3 years |
| Other features | |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Warranty period | 3 years |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| User guide | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992c |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717098 |
| Identifiers | |
| Additional EANs | 0810111420112 |

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