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Rugged zinc metal USB flash drive with IP68 rating

IRONKEY

IRONKEY Sentry 5 256GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive S5256FEM

SKU CH-9SS0-N7KJ2

Hardware-encrypted 256 GB USB 3.2 flash drive with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification, MIL-STD-810F and IP68 rugged zinc casing, and SafeConsole managed deployment

  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 hardware encryption protects data
  • AES 256-bit XTS mode secures every file stored
  • MIL-STD-810F and IP68 rugged casing survives harsh environments
  • TAA-compliant NATO trusted supply chain meets compliance mandates
  • SafeConsole managed deployment streamlines enterprise administration

IronKey Sentry 5 256GB encrypted drive

The IronKey Sentry 5 is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive built for organisations that must protect sensitive data. It uses AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption inside a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending validated module. The zinc metal casing is encapsulated in tamper-resistant epoxy and meets MIL-STD-810F and IP68 ruggedness standards. It is TAA-compliant and sourced from a NATO-trusted supply chain.

256GB capacity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface

The drive provides 256GB of protected storage for documents, backups and portable applications. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A connectivity delivers broad host compatibility across desktops, laptops and approved peripherals. Capacity limits the volume of large media libraries or full-disk images that can be carried simultaneously. Performance scales with the host controller and the encryption engine's throughput ceiling.

SafeConsole management requires separate licence

Centralised administration is handled through the SafeConsole platform, which requires a separate device-management licence. With a licence, administrators can enforce password policies, audit access logs and remotely wipe lost drives. Zero-touch deployment services are available to accelerate large-scale roll-outs. Without the licence the drive operates in standalone mode with mandatory password protection only.

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Brand nameDataLocker

Questions about this item

Will the 3.2 Gen 1 Type A connector work with the USB 2.0 ports I still use on older machines?

Yes, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, though transfer speeds will fall to the older standard.

How can I confirm the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption is active after I set a password?

The drive enforces mandatory password entry before any data is visible; successful unlock means the AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption is operating as designed.

Does the package include a SafeConsole licence or must I purchase that separately?

The SafeConsole Device Management licence is sold separately; the box contains only the encrypted flash drive itself.

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