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Black rectangular USB flash drive with metal casing and USB-A connector

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. IKD500S32GB 32GB USB flash drive

SKU CH-QJ7R-XR7YE MPN IKD500S32GB

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending USB flash drive with AES-256 encryption and 32GB capacity

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Speed classClass 4
  • Max read speedup to 165 MB/s
  • Write throughputup to 22 MB/s
  • Security features256kb Blowfish-level Encryption
  • Hardware encryption protects data with 256-bit AES
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 delivers read speeds up to 165 MB/s
  • 32 GB capacity stores large files on the go
  • FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending validates security design
  • Compact metal casing resists damage in daily use

Secure portable storage

The IronKey D500S provides 32GB of encrypted storage in a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A form factor. Hardware-based AES-256 encryption protects data at rest while the drive meets FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending validation. Read speeds reach up to 165MB/s for quick file access.

Suited for regulated data transport

Organisations handling sensitive records, intellectual property or personal information will value the certified encryption and tamper-evident design. Users who need higher write throughput for large media files or who require a smaller physical footprint should consider alternative drives.

256-bit AES hardware encryption

The onboard controller performs full-disk encryption without host software, ensuring data remains unreadable if the drive is lost. Write performance peaks at up to 22MB/s, so plan transfer windows accordingly for large datasets.

How it compares

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

Price $118.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $7.44 per GB
Pricier than about 80% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIronKey
Product lineFIT Plus
Model nameIKD500S/32 GB
Part numberIKD500S/32 GB
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Speed classClass 4
Max read speedup to 165 MB/s
Write throughputup to 22 MB/s
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 1
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.11424 lb (0.05 kg)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size160 × 155 × 145 mm
More details
Security features256kb Blowfish-level Encryption

Questions about this item

How much power does the IKD500S32GB draw from the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port during continuous operation?

The drive operates entirely from bus power supplied by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and has no separate power requirement.

Does the IKD500S32GB need any software or hardware key already installed on the host computer to unlock its encryption?

The drive uses hardware-based AES-256 encryption and can be unlocked with a password entered on the host; no pre-installed software or external key is required.

Will the IKD500S32GB work at full speed when plugged into an older USB 2.0 port on a legacy system?

It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, but read and write speeds will fall to the USB 2.0 maximum rather than the stated 165 MB/s read and 22 MB/s write.

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