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Compact black portable SSD with integrated PIN keypad

iStorage

iStorage diskAshur M2 IS-DAM2-256-500 500GB portable SSD

SKU CH-QBYT-BP9FG MPN IS-DAM2-256-500

PIN-authenticated 500 GB portable SSD with AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliance, IP68 dust and water resistance, plus 4 m drop and 2.7 ton crush protection

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 370 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 370 MB/s
  • Form factorM2
  • Product colorBlack

Capacity 500GB

  • PIN authentication unlocks the drive in seconds
  • AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption protects all data automatically
  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and Common Criteria EAL 5+ validated security
  • IP68 dust and water resistance plus 4 m drop survival
  • Up to 370 MBps read and write speeds over USB 3.2

PIN-Authenticated Encrypted SSD

The iStorage diskAshur M2 IS-DAM2-256-500 is a 500 GB portable solid-state drive that requires a 7-15 digit PIN to unlock. It uses AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption validated to FIPS PUB 197 and incorporates a Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified secure microprocessor. The drive is IP68 dust and waterproof, shock proof against a 4 m drop onto concrete and crush proof up to 2.7 tonnes.

Check USB Port and OS Support

Verify that your computer provides a USB 3.2 Gen 1 or compatible port for full 370 MBps sequential read and write performance. No driver or software installation is required, but the host operating system must recognise standard mass-storage devices. Ensure you can enter the numeric PIN on the built-in keypad before each use.

Suits Secure Mobile Workflows

This drive suits professionals who need hardware-encrypted portable storage with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliance and brute-force protection. It is not intended for users who require software-managed encryption, larger capacities beyond the stated range or drives that operate without a physical keypad.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $195.99
Typical for this category: the median of 410 items is $202.99.
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 311 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 370 MB/s
Lower than about 94% of the 157 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $391.98 per TB
Pricier than about 92% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStorage
Product lineDiskAshur M2
Model nameDiskAshur M2
Part numberIS-DAM2-256-500
Total capacity500 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 370 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 370 MB/s
Size & build
Form factorM2
Shipping weight0.24 kg
Package size168 × 116 × 54 mm

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Questions about this item

What is included with the iStorage diskAshur M2 500GB and do I need any extra cables or software?

The drive connects via USB 3.2 and requires no software; authentication is handled by the on-board keypad so nothing extra is needed to start using it.

Which capacity should I choose between the 128GB and 500GB versions?

The 500GB model gives four times the storage of the 128GB version while keeping the same 370 MBps read and write speeds and identical security features.

What does the 370 MBps speed mean when I copy files to the drive in daily use?

You can expect real-world transfers close to that figure for large files, limited mainly by the host USB port and file mix rather than the drive itself.

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