iStorage diskAshur SSD operation manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................4

Box contents..... ... ............................................................................................................................. 4

1. diskAshur SSD Layout .............................................................................................................. 5

2. Connecting the diskAshur SSD ................................................................................................. 6

3. Connecting the diskAshur SSD with USB Y-Cable .................................................................... 7

4. How do I use the diskAshur SSD the ﬁrst time? ........................................................................7

5. What if I forget the User Password? ..........................................................................................7

6. Entering the Standby Mode ....................................................................................................... 8

7. Entering the User Mode .............................................................................................................8

8. Exiting the User Mode ...............................................................................................................8

9. Entering the Admin Mode ..........................................................................................................9

10. Exiting the Admin Mode ............................................................................................................ 9

11. Changing the Admin Password ............................................................................................... 10

12. Adding a new User Password ..................................................................................................11

13. Deleting the User Passwords ..................................................................................................11

14. Changing the User Password .................................................................................................. 11

15. Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature ............................................................................... 12

16. Brute Force Protection .............................................................................................................13

17. Setting a Self Destruct Password ............................................................................................14

18. Completely resetting the diskAshur SSD .................................................................................15

19. Initializing and formatting the diskAshur SSD after a complete reset ....................................... 15

20. Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off ................................................................................17

21. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 18

22. Technical Support ................................................................................................................... 22

23. Warranty and RMA information ............................................................................................... 22

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Quick Start Guide

Your iStorage diskAshur is preformatted in NTFS for Windows® and is ready for use. For the Mac OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format. To access the diskAshur plug your drive into a powered USB port (for the fastest data transfer speeds use a USB 3.0 port - the diskAshur is also backwards compatible with USB

2.0), enter the default PIN number of 123456 and press .

The indicator light will change from RED to GREEN indicating the drive is unlocked and can be

accessed.

Changing the ADMIN PIN number to your own unique PIN number

You are the “administrator” of this drive. The ﬁrst thing you will want to do is change the Administrator PIN number from the default 123456 to a unique, secure PIN number that you will remember.

To change the Admin PIN number follow the instructions below:

To enter Admin Mode, ﬁrst connect your drive to a USB port and wait until the LED 1. light turns RED.

Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the LED light ﬂashes RED.2.

Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press .

The LED light will turn

3. BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.

While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 + until the LED light ﬂashes BLUE.4.

Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The LED light will ﬂash 5. GREEN 3 times if successful.

Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The LED light will stay solid GREEN for 6. 2 seconds then solid BLUE indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.

To exit Admin Mode and begin using your iStorage diskAshur drive, press the CANCE

7. button until the LED turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press .

Cancel button

button

LED Indicator light

Remember to save your password in a safe place. If lost or forgotten, there is no way to access the drive.

If you are having difﬁculty please refer to the

complete user’s manual which is loaded on your iStorage diskAshur drive and is also available at iStorage’s website at: www.istorage-uk.com

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Looking for an effortless way to secure your data?

The iStorage diskAshur SSD Secure Drive is the ultimate portable solid state drive and secure storage system. With an easy-to use keypad design and software free setup, the diskAshur SSD enables you to securely access the drive with your own unique PIN. Featuring your choice of 128-bit or 256-bit hardware encryption and a super-fast USB 3.0 connection, the diskAshur SSD provides seamless real-time encryption, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

Box Contents

• iStorage diskAshur SSD drive with integrated USB cable

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• Travel Pouch

• USB Y-cable

• Quick Start Guide

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1. diskAshur SSD Layout

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The “Cancel” button can be used to:

• Cancel current operation

• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong password

• Exit the Admin Mode

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The button can be used to access the diskAshur SSD and it can also be used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations:

• Entering a password

• Conﬁrming a new password

The LED indicator light displays the following colors to indicate the various modes of operation:

• RED: Standby Mode

• BLUE: Admin Mode

• GREEN: User Mode

The LED indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of the diskAshur SSD. Details are provided later in this chapter.

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Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the diskAshur SSD.

Caution: Use only the included cables with your diskAshur SSD. You might damage the drive if you

use a cable not included with the diskAshur SSD.

2. Connecting the diskAshur SSD

1. Attach the integrated USB cable of the diskAshur SSD to an available USB port on your computer, as shown below.

2. The diskAshur SSD LED indicator light should glow RED.

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Note: If the LED indicator light does not power, use the included USB Y-cable.

Refer to directions on the following page.

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3. Connecting the diskAshur SSD with USB Y-cable

If the LED indicator light does not power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-cable.

1. Attach the diskAshur SSD’s integrated USB cable to the female connector of the USB Y-cable.

2. Connect the two male USB connectors to two available USB ports on your computer.

3. The diskAshur SSD LED indicator light should glow RED.

4. How do I use the diskAshur SSD the ﬁrst time?

You can use it in one of the following ways:

• Enter the Admin Mode with 123456 (default administrator password), and then you are able to change the Admin Password or create a User Password.

• Directly enter the Secure User Mode with 123456 (default Admin Password) to use the diskAshur SSD.

5. What if I forget the User Password?

Use your Admin Password to enter Admin Mode, and then create another User Password in Admin Mode.

Caution: If you forget or lose your ADMIN password there is no way to access the drive. Even an

iStorage employee will be unable to help you access your data. In the event that this happens, the only way to use the drive is to do a complete reset, which will reset the encryption key making all data on the drive unrecoverable and restore the diskAshur SSD to the default Admin Password 123456.

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See the Chapter “Completely resetting the diskAshur SSD” for instructions.

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