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Blue rectangular USB Type-A flash drive with metal housing and sliding cap, 32GB capacity

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 32GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive

SKU CH-MDJ7-G86TQ

Hardware-encrypted 32 GB USB 3.2 drive with FIPS 197 AES-256 XTS protection and multi-password recovery options

  • Total capacity32 GB
  • USB standardUsb3.2_gen_1
  • Max read speed250 MB/s
  • Write throughput180.0
  • Security featuresEncrypted
  • Product colorBlue
  • FIPS 197 certified AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects data
  • Multi-password options with Admin, User and One-Time Recovery roles
  • Passphrase mode allows 10 to 64 character PIN or sentence
  • Digitally-signed firmware defends against BadUSB attacks
  • 250 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write speeds enable fast transfers

Secure Encrypted Storage

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 is a 32GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A flash drive with FIPS 197 certified AES 256-bit hardware encryption in XTS mode. It features digitally-signed firmware to counter BadUSB threats and brute-force attack protection. The drive has been penetration tested for enterprise-grade security. Physical control of the device keeps data off the internet and cloud services.

Admin And Recovery Modes

This drive suits organisations and individuals who need hardware-encrypted portable storage with multi-password management. Admin, User and One-Time Recovery passwords are supported in Complex or Passphrase modes. Passphrase mode accepts a numeric PIN, sentence or word list from 10 to 64 characters. It is not for buyers who want unencrypted mass storage or drives without administrative recovery options. Cloud-dependent workflows are also not addressed.

Portable USB Type-A Device

The blue metal casing measures 3.06 x 0.9 x 0.47 inches and weighs 20 grams. It plugs directly into any USB Type-A port without cables or external power. Read speeds reach 250 megabytes per second and write speeds reach 180.0 megabytes per second. No software installation is required on the host computer. The drive frees users from relying on network connectivity to access secured files.

How it compares

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

Price $84.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 32 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $2,655.94 per TB
Pricier than about 93% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Model nameIKVP50/32 GB
Part numberIKVP50/32 GB
Total capacity32 GB
Product colorBlue
Performance
Max read speed250 MB/s
Write throughput180.0
Ports & slots
USB standardUsb3.2_gen_1
Size & build
Product dimensions3.06 L × 0.9 W × 0.47 H inches
Product weight20 g
More details
Security featuresEncrypted

Questions about this item

What type of USB port does the IKVP50/32GB need to function?

The drive uses a USB Type-A connector and operates under the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification, so a compatible Type-A port is required.

Will the hardware encryption on this 32GB drive work with an older USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports; the FIPS 197 certified AES 256-bit encryption functions independently of the port speed.

How can I verify the drive is encrypting data correctly after I set a passphrase?

After setup, the drive requires the Admin, User, or One-Time Recovery password before any data becomes visible, confirming the hardware encryption is active.

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