Imagine you travel with sensitive client files and worry that a lost USB stick could expose them. The iStorage diskAshur 512GB Secure Portable SSD gives you a pocket-size vault that protects data with hardware encryption and a PIN lock. It is built for anyone who needs fast, reliable storage without the risk of a data breach. If you handle contracts, photos, or personal records, this drive stops strangers from reading your files.
iStorage diskAshur 512GB Secure Portable SSD - AES-XTS 256-bit, PIN, USB-A IP56
Many people lose or misplace portable drives, and once the hardware is in the wrong hands the data can be copied in seconds. This creates legal problems, brand damage, and personal stress. The risk matters because a single breach can cost thousands of dollars and hurt your reputation.
The iStorage diskAshur solves the problem by encrypting every byte with AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption and requiring a unique 7-15 digit PIN before any file can be opened. The drive works on any device with a USB-A port, so you never need extra software, and its IP56 rating protects it from dust and water.
Benefits
- Instant PIN protection means you can lock or unlock the drive in seconds.
- Real-time 256-bit encryption keeps data safe even if the drive is stolen.
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 speed moves large files in moments.
- Rugged rubber shell resists dust, water and everyday drops.
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android without installing software.
Usages
The drive is ideal for business travelers who need to carry contracts securely, photographers who must protect high-resolution images on location, field engineers who store diagnostic logs, remote workers who sync work files between home and office, and students who keep research data private. Its small size fits in a pocket, and the PIN keypad lets you secure the drive in any environment.
Key Features
- 512 GB solid-state storage capacity.
- Read speed up to 362 MB/s.
- Write speed up to 358 MB/s.
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 interface.
- AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption.
- Integrated 7-15 digit PIN keypad.
- IP56 dust and water resistance.
- Rubber-silicone protective housing.
- Weight only 180 g for easy transport.
- Platform independent - works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
Specifications
| Solid state drive |
| Write speed |
358 MB/s |
| Read speed |
362 MB/s |
| SSD form factor |
2.5" |
| SSD capacity |
512 GB |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Data transfer rate |
5 GT/s |
| Data transfer rate |
5 GT/s |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Thunderbolt technology |
No |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector |
USB Type-A |
| Features |
| Certification |
FIPS PUB 197 |
| Compliance certificates |
C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE |
| Mobile operating systems supported |
Android |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Protection features |
Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Housing material |
Rubber, Silicone |
| Product colour |
Blue |
| Security |
| S.M.A.R.T. support |
Yes |
| TRIM support |
Yes |
| Lock-out function |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
256-bit AES-XTS |
| PIN-secured access |
Yes |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Hardware encryption |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
180 g |
| Height |
124 mm |
| Depth |
19 mm |
| Width |
84 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package type |
Box |
| Packaging content |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Quick start guide |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Keypad integrated |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
