DataLocker DL450 FE FIPS 140-3 Standard Encrypted Portable SSD

When sensitive data leaves the building, the weakest link is usually the device carrying it. The DataLocker DL450 FE removes that weakness entirely. It is a rugged, TAA-compliant encrypted portable SSD built for organisations that cannot afford a data breach — government agencies, defence contractors, healthcare providers, legal teams, and anyone else who treats data security as a hard requirement rather than a checkbox.

AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption runs directly on the device, with onboard key generation that never exposes keys to the host system. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified, Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified, and sourced through a NATO-trusted supply chain — the DL450 FE meets the standards that matter in regulated environments. The Standard edition supports standalone use with password-based authentication and biometric login via Windows Hello and Touch ID, with no management software required.

Key Features

• AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption with onboard key generation
• FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified | Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified
• TAA compliant | NATO-trusted supply chain
• IP67 rated | MIL-STD-810H certified — built for field use
• Password-based and biometric authentication (Windows Hello, Touch ID)
• USB-C interface — USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 compatible
• SSD: 250 MB/s read, 250 MB/s write (USB-C 3.2)
• Hardware sanitize with cryptographic erase (NIST 800-88) in seconds
• Kensington Security Slot for physical protection
• Available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 7.6TB, and 15.3TB
• Compatible with Windows and macOS | 3-year limited warranty

The physical build matches the security ambitions of the electronics inside. The metal-framed enclosure is IP67 rated against dust and water immersion, and MIL-STD-810H certified for shock, vibration, and temperature extremes. Epoxy-coated internals mean the drive resists physical tampering. A Kensington Security Slot gives you the option to cable-lock it to a desk or equipment rack when in use. This is a drive that survives the environments it is deployed in.

Authentication is handled directly on the device — no software installation required for standalone use. Password entry and biometric login via Windows Hello or Apple Touch ID give users flexible, fast access. If the wrong password is entered too many times, the drive triggers an automatic crypto-erase, wiping all data irreversibly. The hardware sanitize feature uses NIST 800-88 compliant cryptographic erase and completes in seconds — full data destruction without the time penalty of overwrite-based methods.

The Standard edition (Optional Management) ships ready to use as a standalone device. It can also be connected to SafeConsole at a later date if centralised management, smart card authentication (CAC, PIV, YubiKey PIV), audit reporting, or remote wipe capability is needed in the future.

What's in the Box

• 1 x DataLocker DL450 FE Encrypted Portable SSD
• 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable with USB-C Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• 3-Year Limited Warranty