iStorage diskAshur SSD User Manual

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Secure USB 3.0 Solid State Drive

SSD

READY

With real-time XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption,
solid state performance and a super speed USB 3.0
connection, the perfect blend of security, durability
and speed.

Super fast USB 3.0 Encrypted Solid State Drive fuses hardware
data protection with secure PIN access in a robust design.

The iStorage diskAshur SSD® secures data with real-time XTS-AES 256-bit hardware
encryption. With no moving parts, the diskAshur SSD is drop and vibration resistant,
unaected by high humidity and works in extreme temperatures. Impervious to key logging
attacks, you access the diskAshur SSD via the onboard keypad. Combine this with a USB

3.0 integrated cable and Solid State performance and you have one powerful drive.

With software free setup and operation, the diskAshur SSD becomes platform independent
and works across all operating systems including thin clients and embedded systems
such as medical equipment. The diskAshur SSD enables you to access the drive by simply
entering your own unique 6 -16 digit PIN and with super-fast USB 3.0 you can now access
your data faster and more securely than ever before!

Main Features

FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm

Ultra Rugged Solid State Drive

Real-time military grade XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption

No software or drivers required

100% hardware encryption

OS & Platform Independent - compatible with Windows, Mac,
Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients & Embedded Systems

Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism

Self Destruct Feature

Data at Rest Protection

PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest

Why use a Solid State Drive?

SSD

SOLID STATE

SSD

Compatible with:

5x greater life expectancy than premium rotational drives

Works in extreme temperatures

Operating temperatures of up to
5°F to 130°F (-15°C to 55°C)

Unaffected by high humidity

Works in 95% humidity at temperatures under 131°F (55°C)

Virtually shock and vibration resistant

Rated to: Shock 1500G/0.5ms, vibration 20G/20-2000Hz

With no moving parts, the SSDs are completely silent

Supports Admin PIN and User PINs 6-16 digits in length

Super Speed USB 3.0 with integrated cable

Variable Time Circuit Technology

Wear Resistant Key Pad

Bus Powered

Auto Lock Feature

Drive Reset Feature

No admin rights needed

Immune to BadUSB

Capacities of 64, 128, 256, 512, 750GB & 1TB

3 Year Warranty

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Technical Specifications

Capacity 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 750GB & 1TB

Shock-Operating 1500G/0.5ms - Virtually shock and vibration resistant

Power Supply Bus Powered

Dimensions (W, D, H) 120 mm x 84.5 mm x 19 mm

Weight max. 200 grams approx.

Approvals FIPS PUB 197 Validated, FCC CE, ROHS, WEEE

Interface USB 3.0 - Up to 5Gbps

Hardware USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1

Operating System Compatibility Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Thin Clients, Android & Embedded Systems

Hardware Data Encryption XTS-AES 256-bit

Warranty 3 Years

iStorage Part Number IS-DG3-256-SSD-xxxx ( x = Capacity )

Box Contents Drive, Travel Pouch, USB Y-cable & QSG (Quick Start Guide)

Why choose diskAshur SSD?

Did you know that millions of external data storage devices are lost or stolen every year and this figure is rising. Have you ever considered the impact
of losing your non-encrypted USB hard drive? Your data would be at the mercy of anyone who stumbles across it. New and enhanced legislation
is a global issue that demands strong protection of specific data categories. Nowadays, most international data protection acts demand adequate
protection of personally identifiable information (PII). Government bodies the world over are very clear in advising businesses and institutional
organisations to encrypt all data that workers access, data which is encrypted and lost or stolen is not vulnerable to compromise.
Loss of confidential data can have a devastating effect on both businesses and consumers. It could lead to a hefty fine, the downfall of a business,
embarrassment, job losses and adverse media attention. The iStorage diskAshur SSD can protect you against all of this.

Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism:

The iStorage diskAshur SSD uses a three pronged approach to protect against a Brute Force attack. The first step is to deny access to the drive until
the drive can verify the user PIN. After several incorrect attempts the drive will lock itself, requiring the drive to be plugged in again to input a PIN.
This feature blocks automated attempts to enter PIN numbers. Lastly, after a predetermined number of failed PIN entries, the diskAshur SSD
assumes it is being attacked and will destroy the encryption key and lock itself, rendering the data useless and requiring a total reset to redeploy the
diskAshur SSD.

Self Destruct Feature:

You can pre-program the diskAshur SSD with your own unique Self Destruct PIN which, once implemented, instantly destroys all PINs, data and
creates a new encryption key.

Variable Timing Circuit Technology:

Protection against hacker attempts doesn’t stop with Brute Force. Incorporated into the diskAshur SSD electronics is iStorage’s Variable Time Circuit
(VTC) technology, working to thwart “timing attacks” aimed at accessing the drive by studying the behaviour and infiltrating the diskAshur SSD’s
electronics.

Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating:

In addition to encrypting all of the PINs, data and the encryption key itself, the diskAshur SSD adds another barrier between your data and a hacker.
The encryption chip and circuitry of the diskAshur SSD are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, which is virtually impossible
to remove without causing permanent damage to the electronics. This barrier prevents a potential hacker from accessing the crypto module and
launching a variety of potential attacks.

Wear Resistant Keypad:

Designed with protection in mind, the diskAshur SSD’s wear resistant keypad hides key usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to commonly
used keys.

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