{"product_id":"istorage-datashur-personal2-aes-256-encrypted-usb-flash-drive-black","title":"iStorage datAshur Personal2 AES-256 Encrypted USB Flash Drive — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iStorage datAshur Personal2 is the entry point to the datAshur range — and it is still a proper hardware-encrypted drive. There is no software, no drivers, no cloud account, and no host dependency of any kind. You enter your PIN on the built-in keypad before you plug it in. It unlocks, mounts as a standard USB mass storage device, and everything you store on it is protected by AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption that is always on and never exposed to the host computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Personal2 differs from the PRO and PRO2 is in the build and certifications. The housing is polycarbonate plastic rather than anodised aluminium, there is no independent Admin PIN, and it carries IP57 rather than IP68 protection. What it retains is the core: hardware encryption that cannot be bypassed, brute-force lockout that destroys the encryption key after too many failed attempts, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 170 MB\/s read and 133 MB\/s write. For individuals and smaller teams who need solid hardware-encrypted portable storage without the enterprise feature set, it does exactly what it needs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption — always on, no software required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePIN authenticated — 7 to 15 digit PIN entry on built-in keypad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP57 rated — dust-proof and water-resistant to 1m for 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 — 170 MB\/s read, 133 MB\/s write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrute-force lockout — encryption key destroyed after 10 incorrect PIN attempts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-locks on disconnect or USB power removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on any device with a USB port — no drivers, OS independent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and developed in the UK | 3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSetup takes about two minutes. Out of the box you set your own PIN — between 7 and 15 digits — and the drive is ready to use on any device with a USB port. Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, thin clients, embedded systems, Citrix, VMware — it does not care. There is nothing to install. The encryption is entirely self-contained in the drive hardware and is transparent to every operating system and application that uses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the drive is lost or stolen, the data is safe. After 10 consecutive incorrect PIN attempts, the encryption key is permanently destroyed and the data is irrecoverable. This is not a software wipe — it is a hardware-level key erasure. The drive can be reformatted and reused, but the original data is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiStorage datAshur Personal2 Encrypted USB Flash Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I set up the drive for the first time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press and hold the KEY button until the LED flashes red and blue. Enter your chosen PIN (7–15 digits) and press KEY again. Enter the same PIN a second time and press KEY to confirm. The LED flashes green to confirm setup. The drive is now ready to use — plug it in within 30 seconds of unlocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if I forget my PIN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no PIN recovery mechanism on the datAshur Personal2 — this is by design. If the PIN is forgotten and the lockout threshold is reached (10 incorrect attempts), the encryption key and all data are permanently destroyed. The drive can be reset and reused, but the data cannot be recovered. Keep a record of your PIN in a secure location separate from the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this require any software or drivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The datAshur Personal2 is completely hardware-based. Authenticate on the keypad before connecting, and it mounts as a standard USB mass storage device on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, thin clients, zero clients, embedded systems, Citrix, and VMware — no installation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from the datAshur PRO or PRO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Personal2 is the consumer and small-team model. It has a single User PIN (no separate Admin PIN), a polycarbonate plastic housing rather than anodised aluminium, and IP57 rather than IP68 water resistance. The PRO adds NATO Restricted and NLNCSA DEP-V certifications, an independent Admin PIN, and an aluminium build. The PRO2 further adds a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, IP68 protection, and capacities up to 512GB. All three use the same AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this on a tablet or phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, on any device that supports USB mass storage via a USB-A connection. For Android devices with a USB OTG adapter, the drive works without any additional software once unlocked. It does not work directly with iOS devices due to Apple's connector and file system restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIN authenticated — 7 to 15 digit PIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed, up to 5Gbps) — backward compatible with USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRead Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrite Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater and Dust Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP57 — 1m submersion for 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate plastic end cap and housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn disconnect or USB power removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrute Force Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncryption key destroyed after 10 incorrect PIN attempts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and Developed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year limited warranty with free lifetime technical support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istorage-uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/iStorage-datAshur-Personal2-Datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload iStorage datAshur Personal2 Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emacOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll versions with USB support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll major distributions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB OTG supported devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin \/ Zero Clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbedded Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrix \/ VMware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 \/ USB 3.0 \/ USB 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Videos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rOCx6oHi6sM\" title=\"iStorage datAshur Personal2 — Product Overview\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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