iStorage datAshur User Manual
iStorage datAshur User Guide
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User Guide
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iStorage datAshur User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
LED Indicators 4
How to change User PIN 5
How to create a new User Pin 6
How to configure the datAshur with Windows after a
Complete reset 6-7
How to unlock drive with User PIN 8
How to lock the iStorage datAshur 8
How to create an Admin PIN 8-10
How to unlock with Admin PIN 10
How to change Admin PIN 11
How to reset the drive 12
Frequently asked questions 13-14
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Note: The datAshur rechargeable battery is not fully charged, we
recommend the battery be charged prior to first use. Please plug in the
datAshur drive to a powered USB port for 60 minutes to fully charge the
battery.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iStorage datAshur, a PIN activated, hardware encrypted USB flash drive.
The iStorage datAshur uses military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption, which encrypts all data stored on
the drive in real-time. The datAshur requires no software and is OS and host independent. The datAshur
incorporates a rechargeable battery allowing the user to enter a 7-15 digit PIN (Personal Identification Number)
onto the on-board keypad before connecting the drive to the USB port. Should the drive be lost or stolen, the
user can rest assured that all data held on the datAshur is safe and cannot be accessed by any unauthorised
person.
The datAshur can be created with both User and Admin PINs, making it perfect for corporate and government
deployment.
As the iStorage datAshur is unlocked with the on-board keypad and not with the keyboard, it is not vulnerable to
software/hardware based key-loggers or brute force attacks.
1. LED indicators
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Note: Unless otherwise noted, all INSTRUCTION steps are performed when datAshur is
not connected to a computer.
The datAshur is shipped with a default User PIN of 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4 and
although it can be used straight out of the box with the default PIN, for security reasons,
we highly recommend that a new User PIN be created immediately by following
instructions under heading 2 “How to change User PIN”.
2. How to change User PIN
If you forget your User PIN and no Admin PIN exists, or you forget both PINs, all data will
be inaccessible.
PIN requirements:
Must be between 7-15 digits in length
Must not contain repeating numbers/letters, e.g., (3-3-3-3-3-3-3)
Must not contain sequential numbers/letters, e.g., (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4-5-6),
(7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
Note: If a mistake was made while defining a new PIN or the procedure was not completed, the drive
will retain the old PIN.
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