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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 256GB encrypted USB thumbdrive

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 256GB USB flash drive

SKU CH-WG9Q-DQH2G

AES-256 hardware-encrypted USB flash drive with 256 GB capacity and FIPS 197 certification

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • AES-256 hardware encryption protects data at rest
  • FIPS 197 certification validates the cryptographic module
  • 256 GB capacity stores large confidential files
  • IronKey Vault Privacy 50 series built for enterprise security
  • USB interface enables portable encrypted storage

Secure storage for sensitive data

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 provides 256GB of hardware-encrypted flash storage. It uses AES-256 encryption validated to FIPS 197 for data at rest. The drive is suited to professionals and organisations that must protect confidential files on portable media.

Passive operation with no active cooling

The drive has no moving parts and draws power only from the USB port during use. It produces no audible noise and generates minimal heat under normal workloads. No external power supply or thermal management is required.

Plug-and-play across USB hosts

The device connects directly to any compatible USB port without driver installation. It frees the user from managing software encryption layers or licence keys. The rugged metal casing protects the internal components during transport.

How it compares

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

Price $191.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 256 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $749.96 per TB
Pricier than about 87% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Total capacity256 GB

Questions about this item

How do I set up the hardware-encrypted 256 GB IKVP50256GB on a new PC?

Plug the drive into any USB port, enter the admin PIN on the built-in keypad to unlock, then format the volume in your OS file system of choice.

Will the AES-256 FIPS 197 encryption module need firmware updates or battery replacement over time?

The drive has no battery and the encryption engine is in read-only silicon; Kingston releases signed firmware only when a vulnerability is found, applied via the admin menu.

At what point does sustained write speed hit the thermal limit on this 256 GB model?

The metal casing spreads heat, but after several minutes of continuous large-file writes the controller throttles to protect the NAND and encryption ASIC.

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