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Kingston IronKey D500S 128GB USB 3.2 flash drive, rugged zinc casing

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. IronKey D500S 128GB USB 3.2 Flash Drive IKD500S128GB

SKU CH-VGPR-EAF55 MPN IKD500S128GB

Hardware-encrypted 128 GB USB 3.2 drive with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification and rugged zinc casing

  • Military-grade FIPS 140-3 Level 3 pending certification protects classified data
  • Hardware-based XTS-AES 256-bit encryption secures files without host traces
  • Rugged zinc casing resists water, dust, crush and penetration attacks
  • Meets GDPR, HIPAA, SOX and CCPA compliance for high-value data protection
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A interface delivers fast transfer for 128GB capacity

Military-grade encrypted drive

The Kingston IronKey D500S is a 128GB USB 3.2 flash drive built for organisations that must protect classified or regulated data. It targets government, military and enterprise users who require hardware-enforced encryption without leaving traces on host systems. The drive meets stringent compliance needs for GDPR, HIPAA, SOX and CCPA frameworks.

Rugged zinc casing

A waterproof, dustproof and crush-resistant zinc enclosure protects the internal components from physical damage and penetration attacks. Special epoxy filling further hardens the drive against tampering attempts. The standard Type A connector ensures broad compatibility with existing workstations and secure terminals.

Upgrade from software encryption

This drive replaces vulnerable software-based encryption or unprotected portable storage where data loss carries legal or operational risk. The jump is justified when regulatory mandates require FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and hardware-based XTS-AES 256-bit protection. It is not suited for users who need only basic file transfer without compliance overhead.

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Price $226.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameKingston
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size163 × 155 × 142 mm

Questions about this item

What does the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface cap the transfer speed at in practice?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface limits real-world throughput to the bus maximum of 5 Gbps, so sustained read and write speeds will not exceed that ceiling.

What physical space does the zinc casing and epoxy fill require inside a USB port?

The rugged zinc shell and epoxy-filled internals keep the drive at standard Type-A dimensions, so it fits any USB-A port without extra clearance.

How is the hardware encryption initialised, and what step do users often skip?

On first insertion the drive prompts for a strong password; skipping that set-up leaves the XTS-AES 256-bit volume uninitialised and the data unprotected.

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