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Rectangular zinc-metal USB flash drive with rugged matte finish and standard Type-A connector

IRONKEY

IRONKEY S5128FEM 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive

SKU CH-2YKG-NHAYH MPN S5128FEM

Hardware-encrypted 128 GB USB 3.2 flash drive with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification and rugged zinc casing

  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification ensures validated hardware encryption
  • AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption protects data at rest
  • MIL-STD-810F and IP68 ratings confirm extreme environmental durability
  • Zinc metal casing with tamper-resistant epoxy prevents physical access attacks
  • TAA compliance and NATO trusted supply chain meet regulatory mandates

Hardware-encrypted flash drive for regulated

The IRONKEY S5128FEM is a 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A drive with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending hardware AES 256-bit XTS encryption. A zinc metal casing sealed in tamper-resistant epoxy meets MIL-STD-810F and IP68 ruggedness standards. TAA compliance and a NATO-trusted supply chain support CMMC, HIPAA, SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIS2, CCPA and GDPR requirements. Management requires a separate SafeConsole licence.

Organisations needing centrally managed.

Suits IT teams that must enforce password policies, audit trails and remote wipe across fleets of drives. Buyers who only need basic password protection without central console management should look at something else. Individuals wanting a simple plug-and-play stick for personal files will find the management overhead unnecessary.

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification

This validation level is the single specification that determines whether the drive satisfies mandatory procurement rules for regulated sectors. Without it the device cannot be approved for environments handling controlled unclassified information or protected health data.

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Price $291.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDataLocker
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size131 × 80 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the IronKey S5128FEM and what step is commonly missed?

Plug the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A connector into a host port; the step often missed is activating a SafeConsole Device Management license (sold separately) before the drive becomes fully managed.

What maintenance or replacement will the S5128FEM need over time?

The FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending hardware encryption module and zinc epoxy casing are sealed with no user-serviceable parts; if the drive fails or reaches end of life, the entire unit is replaced.

What limit appears first on the S5128FEM during sustained heavy writes?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface caps sustained throughput, so the bus bandwidth limit is reached before the internal AES 256-bit XTS encryption engine becomes a bottleneck.

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