Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the iStorage diskAshur 2 USB3.1 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for iStorage diskAshur 2 USB3.1.
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Hardware passcode protected to provide the best defense for your data
Easy to set your passcodes and lock timer
Built in USB that stows away on the side of the device when not in use
Hardware-Based Encryption With Separate Microprocessor
Tamper-Proof
Rugged Case (IP56 Rated)
Admin and User PINs
Offers Complete Protection For Your Data
AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption
FIPS PUB 197 validated
IP56 dust and water resistant
Many additional security features built in
Available in many different colors and capacities
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The $/GB for the SSD is quite a bit more expensive than the HDD given the difference in technology so if data recall speed isn't your top priority the HDD option will give you a better bang for the buck
Hardware passcode protected to provide the best defense for your data, Easy to set your passcodes and lock timer, Built in USB that stows away on the side of the device when not in use, Compact design, Protective carrying case, Various storage capacities
The $/GB for the SSD is quite a bit more expensive than the HDD given the difference in technology so if data recall speed isn't your top priority the HDD option will give you a better bang for the buck
The bottom line is the iStorage diskAshur is an extremely high quality product that offers maximum security for your data. If you decide to purchase one of these products I know that you will be impressed.Now through the end of 2017, iStorage is providing...
Old-school physical security features, Passive or active self-destruct feature, Includes a decent protective zip-case
Expensive on a cost-per-gigabyte basis, Short, tethered cable, A small screen/readout would be helpful
Financial pros, law-enforcement folks, diplomats, and spies will appreciate the hardware security (and self-destruct feature!) of this external hard drive. Everyone else will like the idea, but cringe at the price...
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Published: 2017-08-25, Author: Rod , review by: hothardware.com
Compact size, Serious security, Sturdy rubberized dust- and water-resistant body, Carrying case
Short USB cable, A bit pricey, Fast for an HDD, but certainly not as fast as an SSD
If your main concern is data security and durability, this is a drive well worth considering. It meets a number of important needs: security, portability, performance, ruggedness. About the only thing we didn't care for is the very short USB cable, but th...
Published: 2017-06-13, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
Abstract: While there are lots of programs offering bulletproof encryption, it's rare that we've seen hardware locked down as well as the iStorage diskashur2. This portable drive offers up to 2 TB of AES 256-bit XTS hardware encrypted storage. What's more, there's...
Published: 2017-05-28, Author: M , review by: geekzone.co.nz
Abstract: I recently had the chance to review the iStorage USB memory drives but what if you need larger storage for entire laptop backups or large file transfers? Take a look at the new iStorage diskAshur2 secure external drives.Yes, there are plenty of software o...
Published: 2018-12-14, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: SSD on Amazon: techteamgb.co.uk/diskashur128gbssd HDD on Amazon: techteamgb.co.uk/diskashur1tbhddMilitary grade encryption on a portable SSD/HDD available for anyone to buy? Well, that sounds like it's worth a look at!Products shown provided by: iStorage...
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Published: 2018-07-03, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Impressive security, Rugged design, Easy to use, Looks good
Expensive, Security may be overkill for some, Not the fastest
iStorage has made another great external hard drive that offers unrivaled hardware-based security. The keypad enables you to physically lock down your data, while the small yet rugged body ensures that you're unlikely to lose your data by damaging the dev...
Best security options available, Fully government compliant, Plenty of capacity options, No performance impact from the security features,
Win8/Win10 users will have to patch the USB suspend issue manually until Microsoft makes a permanent fix, “iStorage packs just about every security feature and function available into a single drive and they call it the diskAshur2. It doesn’t get much bet
I could keep it as short as saying: If you want true security for your files, get an iStorage diskAshur2 drive. The amount of security the company baked into this drive is incredible. It robust, light, and portable, yet it's tamper proof and evident, prot...
