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Graphite 3.5 inch desktop hard drive with front keypad

iStorage

iStorage diskAshur DT2 8TB external hard drive IS-DT2-256-8000-C-X

SKU CH-XS2T-7Z909 MPN IS-DT2-256-8000-C-X

PIN-authenticated 8 TB desktop hard drive with AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification and USB 3.2 speeds up to 277 MB/s read and 271 MB/s write

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.1
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Setup requirementsOperating System Compatibility: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Ch
  • Product colorGraphite
  • Key featuresCommon Criteria EAL5+ (Hardware Certified) ready on-board se

Capacity 8TB

  • PIN authentication protects data without any software required
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification meets strict compliance standards
  • AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption secures files in real time
  • Up to 277 MB/s read and 271 MB/s write speeds transfer data fast
  • Works on any device with a USB port across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and Chrome

Secure desktop drive for regulated data

The iStorage diskAshur DT2 is an 8TB desktop hard drive that unlocks with a 7-15 digit PIN entered on its built-in keypad. It uses real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption validated to FIPS PUB 197 and is certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3. The drive works on any device with a USB port and requires no software installation.

USB 3.2 interface limits

The drive connects via USB 3.2 and is backward compatible with USB 3.1 and earlier versions. Maximum sequential read speed reaches 277MB/s and write speed reaches 271MB/s. Actual throughput depends on the host controller and cable quality. Systems limited to USB 2.0 will see substantially lower transfer rates.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification

This certification confirms the drive meets government-grade physical and logical security requirements for protecting sensitive data. Buyers who do not need validated compliance for regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA or CCPA may find a standard encrypted drive more cost-effective.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in High-Capacity External Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $488.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 144 comparable items (median $379.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 101 comparable items (median 12 TB).
Price per TB $61.12 per TB
Pricier than about 85% of the 101 comparable items (median $37.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStorage
Product lineDiskAshur DT2
Model nameIS-DT2-256-8000-C-X
Total capacity8 TB
Product colorGraphite
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.1
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Product dimensions1.71 in × 7.3 in × 4.41 in
Product weight2.74 lb (1.24 kg)
Shipping weight1.23 kg
Package size185 × 112 × 43 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I decide which capacity to choose?

The DT2 range runs from 1TB up to 18TB; pick the smallest size that still leaves headroom for future backups so you avoid buying a second drive later.

What do the 277MB/s read and 271MB/s write figures mean in daily use?

Those are the drive’s own maximum sustained speeds; large file copies will approach them, while mixed workloads will be slower.

The drive uses USB 3.2 — what does that cap in practice?

USB 3.2 Gen 1 provides up to 5Gbps bandwidth, so the interface will not bottleneck the drive’s 277MB/s peak.

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