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Rectangular zinc metal USB flash drive with Type A connector, rugged epoxy encapsulated finish

IRONKEY

IRONKEY Sentry 5 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive S5512FEM

SKU CH-ZB2J-92KZJ

Hardware-encrypted 512 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending validation, AES 256-bit XTS encryption, and rugged zinc casing rated IP68 and MIL-STD-810F

  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending hardware AES 256-bit XTS encryption
  • TAA-compliant NATO trusted supply chain for regulated compliance
  • MIL-STD-810F and IP68 certified rugged zinc metal casing
  • SafeConsole managed zero-touch deployment streamlines administration
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A 512GB encrypted flash storage

Secure storage for regulated workflows

The IRONKEY Sentry 5 is a 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A flash drive built around FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending hardware encryption. It targets organisations that must meet CMMC, HIPAA, SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIS2, CCPA and GDPR mandates. The drive enforces mandatory password protection and AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption on every file stored.

Rugged zinc casing with epoxy fill

A solid zinc metal shell is fully encapsulated in FIPS 140-3 tamper-resistant epoxy, achieving MIL-STD-810F and IP68 certification. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A connector plugs directly into standard ports without cables or adapters. The sealed construction resists dust, water immersion and physical abuse in field or office environments.

SafeConsole management ecosystem

Centralised administration requires a separate SafeConsole Device Management licence. With that licence, IT teams can automate inventory tracking, enforce security policies and generate audit logs across every deployed drive. Professional Services offer Zero-Touch Deployment to pre-configure units before they reach end users. Without the licence the drive still encrypts locally but cannot be managed remotely.

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Price $354.99
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Brand nameDataLocker

Questions about this item

What does the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface cap in practice?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A interface caps real-world throughput at the bus limit of 5 Gbps, shared with other devices on the same host controller.

What physical space does the zinc metal casing and epoxy encapsulation need to fit?

The solid zinc casing with FIPS 140-3 tamper-resistant epoxy adds bulk; verify the drive clears adjacent ports and fits your enclosure or laptop side clearance.

How is the Sentry 5 installed, and what step do people get wrong?

Plug the Type A connector into a USB port, enter a password at the hardware keypad to unlock, then format if prompted; the step often missed is activating the SafeConsole licence before deployment.

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