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Red rectangular portable hard drive with built-in keypad, 2.5 inch form factor, matte finish

iStorage

iStorage diskAshur2 500GB Red portable hard drive

SKU CH-4000-7Z65M

PIN-authenticated 500 GB portable drive with real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, IP56 dust and splash resistance, and USB 3.1 speeds up to 160 MB/s read and 143 MB/s write

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.1
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsOperating System Compatibility: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Ch
  • Product colorRed
  • Key featuresEDGE™ Technology

Model 500GB (Red)

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  • PIN authentication unlocks the drive in seconds
  • AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption protects data automatically
  • IP56 dust and splash resistance survives tough environments
  • USB 3.1 interface delivers up to 160MB/s read and 143MB/s write
  • Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and embedded systems with no software

Secure PIN-authenticated storage

The iStorage diskAshur2 is a 500GB portable hard drive that requires a 7-15 digit PIN before data becomes accessible. It targets professionals and organisations that must protect sensitive files on the move without installing or managing encryption software. The drive works with any device offering a USB port, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, thin clients and embedded systems.

500GB capacity with real-time encryption

The drive provides 500GB of space for documents, backups and media while encrypting every write in real time using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption. Sequential reads reach 160MB/s and writes 143MB/s over the USB 3.2 interface, so large transfers finish quickly. Performance scales down on older USB ports, and the single-drive design means capacity cannot be expanded without adding another unit.

IP56 ruggedness and keypad control

A zinc alloy enclosure rated IP56 resists dust and water jets, and the integrated keypad lets you unlock the drive before plugging it in. The 2.5-inch form factor measures 0.75 by 4.88 by 3.31 inches and weighs 0.48 lb, fitting easily in the supplied protective carry case. Because authentication is hardware-based, there is no software footprint on the host and no driver dependency across supported platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $161.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $323.98 per TB
Pricier than about 92% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStorage
Product lineDiskAshur2
Model nameIS-DA2-256-500-R
Total capacity500 GB
Product colorRed
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.1
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.75 in × 4.88 in × 3.31 in
Product weight0.48 lb (0.22 kg)
In the box
In the boxPortable drive, protective carry case and quick start guide

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