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iStorage diskAshur³ SSD 8TB Red | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Complaint |Common Criteria EAL 5+ | PIN protected | AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption | GDPR, TAA Compliant | Dust/Water Resistant |

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iStorage diskAshur³ SSD 512GB Black | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Complaint |Common Criteria EAL 5+ | PIN protected | AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption | GDPR, TAA Comp...
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Storage Capacity Gb
512GB
Weight
214 g
Width
83 mm
Height
131 mm
Depth
20.8 mm
Manual
Manual
Lowest Price
£202.37
Andote Score
7.2/10
Price Tier Avg
6.8/10
Category Avg
6.8/10
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Rated: 8 Nov 2026Evaluated at £215.54
Hardware7.2/10
Andote Score7.2/10
Score Deciding Factors7 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£215
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✓High-End Storage Capacity512GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✓High-End Power Consumption1V
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight214g
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Width83.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
✕Limited Depth20.8
Significantly below category average benchmark4.2/10
✕Limited Height131.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.8/10
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Average:£221.68
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About iStorage iStorage diskAshur³ SSD 8TB Red | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Complaint |Common Criteria EAL 5+ | PIN protected | AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption | GDPR, TAA Compliant | Dust/Water Resistant |

Detailed specs deep dive
Official user manuals, spec sheets, and 4 PDF documents are available for this model in the Detailed specs deep dive
Brand: iStorage • Model: iStorage diskAshur³ SSD 8TB Red | Secure Portable Solid State Drive | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Complaint |Common Criteria EAL 5+ | PIN protected | AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption | GDPR, TAA Compliant | Dust/Water Resistant |Model: IS-DA3-256-SSD-512-B • Black • 512GBHardware Score: 7.2/10Andote Score: 7.2/10Price-Tier Avg: 6.8/10Category Avg: 6.8/10

Features. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant firmware. Incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified secure microprocessor. FIPS PUB 197 validated encryption algorithm. Encryption keys are always encrypted whilst at rest. Brute force hack defence mechanism. Tamper proof and evident design. Immune to BadUSB – diskAshur3 HDDs/SSDs are not vulnerable to malicious attacks– on USB technology. PIN authenticated (8-64 digits – alphanumeric keypad). Wear resistant epoxy coated keypad. No speed degradation – as fast as any non-encrypted HDD/SSD. Kensington Security Lock Slot. Read only (write protect) & read/write modes. Unattended auto lock feature – programmable lock after a predetermined amount of time. Supports independent user and admin PINs. Drive reset – deletes all data/PINs/encryption key and resets the drive to factory default setting. Compatible with: smartphones, tablets, PC/laptops, printers, scanners, CCTV cameras – any device with a USB/OTG port. Auto lock on removal. Available in four colours – Diamond Black / Sapphire Blue / Ruby Red / Emerald Green. 3 year manufacturer’s warranty (HDD & SSD). Introducing the iStorage diskAshur3 - a state-of-the-art portable HDD/SSD that sets a new benchmark in effortless data security. With its sleek design and user-friendly interface, this brand-new device ensures unparalleled protection for your data.. Meticulously crafted to offer enhanced portability and security, the diskAshur3 incorporates all the essential features of other iStorage products, such as PIN protection and hardware encryption, alongside numerous innovative technological advancements.. Using the device is effortlessly simple: simply connect to the host USB port (USB Type-A and Type-C cables included) and input the user-configured 8-64 digit PIN. Upon entering the correct PIN, all data stored on the drive will be decrypted and accessible. To lock the drive, simply eject it from the host, and all data will be encrypted.. The TAA-compliant drive is available in capacities of up to 16TB and redefines the standard for securing data with ease and confidence.. The firmware of the iStorage diskAshur3 complies with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 standards. Additionally, the drive features a secure microprocessor certified to Common Criteria EAL5+, along with a distinctive flash lock mechanism, providing defence against potential firmware attacks on the microprocessor.. It also provides robust protection against BadUSB attacks via an innovative secure USB controller firmware protection mechanism. This guarantees the authentication of the USB controller firmware prior to any unlocking attempt, further enhancing security measures.. OS & Platform Independent. Cross-platform compatible with:. MS Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero, Clients, Embedded Systems, Citrix, VMware, DVR’s, Medical Equipment, Printers, Scanners, CCTV.. In fact, it will work on any device with a USB port!. Solid state drive. Write speed. 444 MB/s. Read speed. 448 MB/s. SSD form factor. 2.5. SSD capacity. 2 TB. Ports & interfaces. Wi-Fi. No. Thunderbolt technology. No. USB version. 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). USB connector. USB Type-A / USB Type-C. Features. Compliance certificates. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, WEEE, C-TICK, RoHS, REACH, Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Mobile operating systems supported. Android. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. Mac operating systems supported. Yes. Windows operating systems supported. Yes. Protection features. Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant. Housing material. Plastic. Product colour. Black. Security. S.M.A.R.T. support. Yes. TRIM support. Yes. Security algorithms. 256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC. Lock-out function. Yes. PIN-secured access. Yes. Password protection. Yes. Hardware encryption. Yes. Operational conditions. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 60 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 40 °C. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 214 g. Height. 131 mm. Depth. 20.8 mm. Width. 83 mm. Packaging data. Package type. Box. Packaging content. Manual. Yes. Quick start guide. Yes. Cables included. USB Type-A, USB Type-C. Certificates. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance. Yes. Other features. Warranty period. 3 year(s). USB Power Delivery (USB PD). Yes. Keypad integrated. Yes. Logistics data. Harmonized System (HS) code. 84717098. Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). 5A992c. manual pdf. Quick Start Guide. manual pdf. Quick Start Guide. leaflet. Introducing the groundbreaking diskAshur3 range | New from iStorage

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