iStorage diskAshur 2 SSD User Manual

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TM

Secure, Fast & Easy to Use

SSD

Encrypted Portable Solid State Drive

Introducing the latest in PIN authenticated,
hardware encrypted portable Solid State
Drive incorporating unique iStorage
Enhanced Dual Generating Encryption

TM

(EDGE

) technology

Maximum protection for your data

Choose iStorage diskAshur2 SSD, an easy to use, ultra-secure, super-fast PIN
authenticated hardware encrypted portable Solid State Drive with capacities of
up to 1TB. Using the diskAshur
integrated USB 3.1 cable to any computer and enter a 7-15 digit PIN, if the correct
PIN is entered, all data stored on the drive will be decrypted and accessible. To
lock the drive and encrypt all data, simply eject the diskAshur
host computer and the entire contents of the drive will be encrypted (full disk
encryption) using military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption (XTS mode). If
the drive is lost or stolen and an incorrect PIN is entered 15 consecutive times, the
drive will reset, the encryption key will be deleted and all data previously stored on
the drive will be lost forever.

One of the unique and underlying security features of the GDPR compliant diskAshur2 SSD is the dedicated hardware based secure
microprocessor (Common Criteria EAL4+ ready), which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against
external tamper, bypass attacks and more. Unlike other solutions, the diskAshur
deadlock frozen state, which renders all such attacks as useless.

In plain and simple terms, without the PIN there’s no way in!

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SSD could not be easier, simply connect the

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SSD from the

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SSD reacts to an automated attack by entering the

SSD

READY

OS and Platform Independent

With software free setup and operation, the diskAshur2 SSD is platform/device independent and works across all operating systems
including all versions of MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients and embedded systems. In fact it will
work on any device with a USB port!

Elegantly designed and available in 4 striking colours - Phantom Black, Ocean Blue, Fiery Red and Racing Green, the diskAshur2

SSD features an ultra smooth fascia that doubles up as shock-absorbers, is water and dust resistant (IP 56 certied) and supplied with

a stylish and sturdy travel case. You will be the envy of your peers, friends and family and be safe in the knowledge that your data
remains your data and is protected at all times.

Main Features

Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure
microprocessor

Real-time military grade AES 256-bit XTS Full-Disk
Hardware Encryption

FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm

PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted
while at rest

Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism Drive Reset Feature for easy redeployment

Tamper Proof Super Speed USB 3.1 with integrated cable

Immune to BadUSB Unattended Auto-Lock feature

Water & Dust Resistant - IP 56 certied No admin rights needed

No software or drivers required - 100% Hardware
Encryption

Read-Only (Write Protect) & Read/Write modes

PIN authenticated - Supports Admin and User
Independent PINs 7-15 digits in length

Self Destruct Feature

Epoxy coated wear resistant keypad

No speed degradation - as fast as any
non-encrypted USB 3.1 SSD

Desk Lock Slot

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OS & Platform Independent - Works on any device
with a USB port

All components covered with a layer of super tough
epoxy resin

Available in four colours: Phantom Black,
Ocean Blue, Fiery Red & Racing Green

Technical Specications

Capacity 128GB, 256GB, 512GB & 1TB

Data Transfer Speed Up to: Read 294 MBps / Write 319 MBps

Power Supply USB Bus Powered

Dimensions (W, D, H) 124 mm x 84 mm x 19 mm

Weight max. 180 grams approx.

Approvals FIPS PUB 197 Validated, FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE, TAA Compliant

Interface Super Speed USB 3.1 - up to 5Gbps. Backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1

Operating System Compatibility MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients

and embedded systems

Hardware Data Encryption Real-Time Military Grade AES 256-bit XTS Full-Disk Hardware Encryption

Warranty 3 Years

iStorage Part Numbers IS-DA2-256-SSD-xxxx-xx (xxxx-xx = Capacity and Colour)

B = Phantom Black: BE = Ocean Blue:

R = Fiery Red: GN = Racing Green

Box Contents Portable Solid State Drive, Protective Carry Case and Quick Start Guide

EDGETM Security Features

Offering advanced portable data security via built-in FIPS PUB 197 validated AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption engine. The data
encryption key is randomly generated by a Common Criteria EAL4+ ready Random Number Generator and protected by NCSC, FIPS and
Common Criteria validated wrapping algorithms.

Uniquely featuring a dedicated on-board Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor to enhance security through true random
number generation and built-in cryptography. The security component employs physical protection mechanisms to protect itself from any

external tamper, bypass laser attacks and fault injections and incorporates active-shield violation technology. More specically, the secure

microprocessor reacts to all forms of automated hacking attempts by entering the deadlock frozen state where the device can only restart
through a Power On Reset procedure (i.e. power off/power on).

The security lock feature protects the device against any unauthorised rmware modications from the host side (fully protected against

BadUSB)

Essentially the diskAshur2 SSD uniquely incorporates a secure microprocessor providing secure algorithms to encrypt both the data and the

encryption key, giving you condence that your data is protected to the highest standards at any given time.

Tamper Proof and Soft Touch

Shock Absorbent Fascia

DESK LOCK
SLOT CONNECTION

LED LIGHTS

- Standby State/Locked

- User Mode/Unlocked

- Admin Mode

Alphanumeric Keypad

LOCK

SHIFT

UNLOCK

Integrated USB 3.1 Cable

Available in 4 Colours

Main Security Features Explained

Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism: The iStorage diskAshur

attacks. After ve consecutive incorrect PIN entries the drive will freeze, requiring the drive to be disconnected and reconnected to the USB port to
get a further ve PIN entry attempts. If a further ve (10 in total) consecutive incorrect PIN attempts are entered again, the diskAshur2 SSD will freeze
again. To get a further and nal ve PIN attempts (15 in total), the “shift” button must be pressed whilst inserting the USB cable to the USB port and
then an iStorage preset PIN will need to be entered. On the fteenth consecutive incorrect PIN entry, the diskAshur2 SSD assumes it is being attacked

and will delete the encryption key and lock itself, rendering all data previously stored on the drive as lost forever. At this point the drive can be reset to
factory default settings and redeployed.

Self Destruct Feature: You can pre-program the diskAshur

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SSD 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.

Unattended Auto-Lock Feature: Set the unattended diskAshur

drive has not been used.

Tamper Proof Design: In addition to incorporating a secure microprocessor, encrypting the data and the encryption key, the diskAshur

adds another barrier between your data and a hacker. All of the components of the diskAshur2 SSD are completely covered by a layer of super tough
epoxy resin, which is virtually impossible to remove without causing permanent damage to the components. This barrier prevents a potential hacker
from accessing the critical components and launching a variety of futile attacks.

Wear Resistant Epoxy Coated Keypad: Designed with protection in mind, the diskAshur

usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to commonly used keys.

Designed, Developed and Assembled in the UK.

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SSD is intelligently programmed to protect against all forms of Brute Force

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SSD to automatically lock after a pre-determined amount of time where the

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SSD

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SSD wear resistant epoxy coated keypad hides key

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