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- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new Solid State drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back

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iStorage diskAshur2 HDD 500GB Black - Secure portable hard drive - Password protected, dust and water resistant, portable, military grade hardware encryption USB 3.1 IS-DA2-256-500-B
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Purchase options and add-ons
Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | iStorage |
Special Feature | Water Resistant |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Gaming Console, Desktop, Camera, 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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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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Sold By | iStorageLtd | iStorageLtd | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | iStorageLtd |
Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Gaming Console, Camera | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | PC; Mac | Desktop |
Connectivity Technology | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 2 TB | 2000 GB | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | Portable | Portable | External | External | Desktop |
Hard Disk Size | 500 GB | 500 GB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0, USB | USB 3.0 | USB | USB 3.0, USB 3.0 | USB, USB 3.0 |
Item Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.15 x 0.59 inches | 3.31 x 0.79 x 4.88 inches | 4.22 x 2.95 x 0.44 inches | 7.25 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches | 4.5 x 3.25 x 0.75 inches | 4.41 x 1.71 x 7.3 inches |
Item Weight | 7.62 ounces | 7.94 ounces | — | 2.50 lbs | 0.50 lbs | 2.70 lbs |
Memory Storage Capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2011 | 2014 | 2018 |
Size | 500GB | 500GB | 2TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1TB |
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