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Silver metal USB flash drive with rugged aluminium body

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. IKS1000B/16GB 16GB USB flash drive

SKU CH-BNB6-7YRNY MPN IKS1000B/16GB

Encrypted USB 3.0 flash drive with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation, and rugged aluminium casing

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Product colorSilver
  • Key featuresSold as 1 Each.
  • Hardware 256-bit AES encryption protects all stored data
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation meets strict security standards
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers fast transfer speeds
  • Anodised aluminium and epoxy casing resists dust shock and water
  • On-device Cryptochip manages encryption keys without software

IronKey S1000 16 GB encrypted drive

The Kingston IronKey S1000 is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive built for users who must protect confidential data on the move. Its on-device Cryptochip manages 256-bit AES encryption in XTS mode and the drive holds FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. Physical tamper detection and automatic lock-on-removal add further defence for sensitive workloads.

Thermals noise and power

The drive draws power directly from the USB 3.0 port and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and generates negligible heat during normal transfers. An anodised aluminium enclosure and epoxy-filled casing dissipate warmth passively while meeting MIL-STD-810F waterproof, dust and shock requirements. No fan or active cooling is involved.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification

This validation is the single specification that determines whether the drive satisfies regulated environments such as government, defence or healthcare contracts. Buyers who do not require a certified hardware security module will find the encryption overhead unnecessary. The 16 GB capacity suits focused document sets rather than large media libraries.

How it compares

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

Price $210.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 $13.19 per GB
Pricier than about 84% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorSilver
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size130 × 75 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

How do I set up the 256-bit AES hardware encryption on the IronKey S1000 the first time I plug it in?

Insert the drive into a USB 3.0 port. The on-device Cryptochip launches a setup prompt where you create a complex password or passphrase. That password unlocks the hardware encryption; there is no software to install.

What part of the drive is most likely to need replacement after several years of daily use?

The USB 3.0 connector and the anodised aluminium enclosure are built to MIL-STD-810F shock and waterproof standards. Under normal use the NAND flash reaches its write-cycle limit long before the housing or connector fails.

At what point does sustained writing hit a bottleneck on this 16 GB model?

Continuous large-file writes are limited by the USB 3.0 interface and the drive's internal controller. In practice the throughput ceiling appears well before the 16 GB capacity fills, so the interface is the first limit you meet.

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