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Metallic rectangular USB 3.0 flash drive with sliding connector, 32GB capacity

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. IronKey Enterprise S1000 32GB USB 3.0 USB flash drive

SKU CH-QFA8-ZAAKH

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated encrypted USB 3.0 flash drive with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, tamper detection and 32GB capacity

  • Total capacity32 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects all data
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation meets strict security standards
  • On-device Cryptochip manages encryption keys securely
  • Tamper detection and automatic protection upon removal
  • Digitally-signed firmware prevents BadUSB attacks

32 GB encrypted USB 3.0 drive for regulated data

The Kingston IronKey Enterprise S1000 is a hardware-encrypted flash drive built for organisations that must protect confidential information. It delivers 32 GB of storage with 256-bit AES encryption in XTS mode and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. The on-device Cryptochip manages encryption keys and the drive responds to physical tampering. Digitally signed firmware blocks BadUSB attacks.

Check USB port and management platform compatibility

Verify that your systems provide USB 3.0 ports for full performance, though the drive will operate on USB 2.0 at reduced speed. Confirm that your operating system supports the drive’s password or passphrase entry method. If you plan centralised control, ensure SafeConsole cloud or on-premises service is available in your environment. The drive locks after ten failed attempts and can reformat or destroy data.

Hardware encryption and remote management change

The built-in Cryptochip handles all encryption without host software, so data stays protected even on unmanaged machines. SafeConsole integration lets administrators enforce password policies, recover lost credentials and repurpose drives remotely. Two passphrase options — complex password or up to 255-character passphrase — give flexibility for different security policies. Automatic protection on removal secures data the moment the drive is unplugged.

How it compares

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

Price $234.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 $7,343.44 per TB
Pricier than about 99% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineEnterprise
Total capacity32 GB
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the IKS1000E/32GB and do I need any extra cables or software to start using it?

The drive itself is supplied; it plugs straight into a USB 3.0 port and the on-board encryption runs without any separate software installation.

The range includes 16, 32, 64, 128 and other capacities — how do I decide which one fits my workload?

Choose the capacity that matches the total size of the confidential files you must carry; the encryption overhead is identical across every model.

The headline says FIPS 140-2 Level 3 — what does that actually guarantee when the drive is inside my laptop?

It means the Cryptochip has passed government-grade physical-tamper and cryptographic-module testing, so the 256-bit AES-XTS keys never leave the hardware boundary.

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