iStorage diskAshur M² SSD 500GB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Compliant | Common Criteria EAL 5+ | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defence | Dust/Water Resistant
Special Price
£182.24
£218.69
Regular Price
£316.94
£380.33
10 In stock
SKU
IS-DAM2-256-500
iStorage diskAshur M² SSD 500GB | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Compliant | Common Criteria EAL 5+ | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant|Brute force hack defence | Dust/Water Resistant
- The diskAshur M2 is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant, small and rugged SSD that encrypts data using FIPS PUB 197 validated, AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ (Hardware Certified) secure microprocessor, which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass physical attacks and more
- Easy to use
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant
- Independent User & Admin PINs
- Ultra fast transfer speeds
- One-time User recovery PIN
- Common Criteria EAL5+ certified (hardware) secure microprocessor
- Read only (write product) – Dual mode
- Brute Force protection
- Ultra-portable and lightweight
- Rugged, shockproof & crushproof
- IP68 certified Water & Dust Resistant
- OS & platform independent
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| SSD capacity | 500 GB |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| SKU | IS-DAM2-256-500 |
| EAN | 5060220253377 |
| Manufacturer | iStorage |
| Availability | Y |
| Product Manuals (HTML) |
View Manual |
| PDF URLs |
View PDF |
The diskAshur M² PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted SSD has a new, ultra-portable, rugged and sleek design, incorporating the most advanced security attributes that iStorage is renowned for.
The diskAshur M² encrypts data using FIPS PUB 197 validated, AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ (Hardware Certified) secure microprocessor, which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass physical attacks and more.
The drive features ultra-fast backwards compatible USB 3.2 data transfer speeds and is available in capacities ranging from 120GB to 2TB. The diskAshur M² is lightweight, dust and waterproof (IP68 certified), shock proof (survives a drop of 4m on to a concrete surface) and crush-proof (withstands the weight of a 2.7 ton vehicle), making it extremely rugged and ultra-portable.
The diskAshur M² encrypts data using FIPS PUB 197 validated, AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ (Hardware Certified) secure microprocessor, which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass physical attacks and more.
The drive features ultra-fast backwards compatible USB 3.2 data transfer speeds and is available in capacities ranging from 120GB to 2TB. The diskAshur M² is lightweight, dust and waterproof (IP68 certified), shock proof (survives a drop of 4m on to a concrete surface) and crush-proof (withstands the weight of a 2.7 ton vehicle), making it extremely rugged and ultra-portable.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Read speed | 370 MB/s |
| Write speed | 370 MB/s |
| SSD capacity | 500 GB |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| TRIM support | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Zinc |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Certification | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant |
| Solid state drive | |
| Read speed | 370 MB/s |
| Write speed | 370 MB/s |
| SSD capacity | 500 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB connector | USB Type-A / USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Thunderbolt technology | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Features | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Zinc |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Certification | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| Compliance certificates | C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| TRIM support | Yes |
| PIN-secured access | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Lock-out function | Yes |
| Keypad integrated | Yes |
| Security | |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| TRIM support | Yes |
| PIN-secured access | Yes |
| Lock-out function | Yes |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 45 mm |
| Depth | 12 mm |
| Height | 111 mm |
| Weight | 86 g |
| Package type | Box |
| Packaging data | |
| Package type | Box |
| Cables included | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717098 |
| Compliance certificates | C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| Other features | |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Keypad integrated | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992c |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717098 |
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| SKU |
IS-DAM2-256-500
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IS-DA2-256-SSD-256-B
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IS-DA2-256-SSD-512-R
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IS-DAP2-256-SSD-256-C-G
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| Manufacturer |
iStorage
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iStorage
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iStorage
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iStorage
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iStorage
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iStorage
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| Product colour |
Black
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Black
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Red
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Black
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Red
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Green
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| Wi-Fi |
N
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N
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N
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N
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N
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N
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| SSD capacity |
480GB to 500GB
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250GB to 256GB
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500GB to 512GB
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250GB to 256GB
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250GB to 256GB
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500GB to 512GB
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| USB version |
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
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| USB connector |
USB Type-A / USB Type-C
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USB Type-A
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USB Type-A
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USB Type-A
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USB Type-A
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USB Type-A
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