Key Features
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Product Description
Most encrypted USB drives ask you to trust a software layer that sits between your data and the operating system. The iStorage datAshur PRO2 does not work that way. Every byte stored on this drive is encrypted in hardware, in real time, using AES-XTS 256-bit full disk encryption — with no drivers, no software, and no host system involvement whatsoever. Unlock it with your PIN before you plug it in. If the drive is lost or stolen, whoever finds it has an aluminium sleeve and nothing else. The encryption key never leaves the device and is never exposed to the host computer.
What sets the PRO2 apart from every other encrypted flash drive on the market is its Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor. This is not a standard USB controller with encryption bolted on — it is a dedicated security chip of the same class used in banking smartcards and government credentials. The microprocessor delivers true random number generation, FIPS-validated key wrapping, and active hardware defences against side-channel attacks (SPA, DPA, SEMA, DEMA), physical probing, voltage and frequency manipulation, and temperature attacks. Paired with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification for the full device, this is the most rigorously certified USB flash drive available in its class.
Key Features
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified — full device, not just the controller
- Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor — same class as banking smartcards
- AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption — always on, no software required
- PIN authenticated — 7 to 15 digit PIN, independent User and Admin PINs
- IP68 rated — dust-proof and waterproof to 1.5m for 30 minutes
- Tamper-proof and tamper-evident design — epoxy-sealed internals
- Self-destruct PIN — instantly and permanently wipes all data
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 — 168 MB/s read, 128 MB/s write
- Immune to BadUSB attacks — digitally-signed flash lock mechanism
- Read-only (write protect) mode — configurable by Admin or User
- Works on any device with a USB port — no drivers, OS independent
- Available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
- Designed and developed in the UK | 3-year warranty
The anodised aluminium housing is not decorative — it is structural. The sleeve protects the drive from physical damage and the IP68 rating means immersion in 1.5 metres of water for 30 minutes leaves it functional. The epoxy-sealed internals are virtually impossible to access without destroying the components, and the tamper-evident design makes any attempt at physical intrusion immediately visible. For organisations deploying multiple drives, the PRO2 supports Admin and User PIN separation, one-time recovery codes, configurable brute force lockout (1 to 10 attempts), and unique VID/PID serial numbers for endpoint whitelist management.
GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, DORA — the datAshur PRO2 satisfies the hardware encryption requirements of all of them. It does so without any dependency on cloud services, management consoles, or subscription licences. The security is entirely self-contained.
What's in the Box
- iStorage datAshur PRO2 Encrypted USB Flash Drive
- Aluminium protective sleeve
- Quick start guide
- 3-year warranty
Product Q&A
Q: What happens if I enter the wrong PIN too many times?
A: By default, 10 consecutive incorrect User PIN entries delete the User PIN — the drive can then only be accessed via the Admin PIN or a one-time recovery PIN. If the Admin PIN is entered incorrectly 10 consecutive times, all data, PINs, and the encryption key are permanently destroyed and unrecoverable. The Admin can configure the User lockout threshold from 1 to 10 attempts.
Q: What is the self-destruct PIN?
A: You can pre-programme a dedicated self-destruct PIN on the datAshur PRO2. If this PIN is entered, the drive immediately and permanently deletes all data, PINs, and the encrypted encryption key — rendering the drive blank and redeployable. This is useful in scenarios where a drive may be under duress or coercion.
Q: Does this require any software or drivers?
A: No. The datAshur PRO2 is completely hardware-based. You authenticate using the PIN keypad before connecting to a host, and the drive mounts as a standard USB storage device. No software, no drivers, no cloud — it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, thin clients, zero clients, embedded systems, Citrix, and VMware.
Q: What does Common Criteria EAL5+ mean in practice?
A: Common Criteria EAL5+ is a hardware security certification standard. EAL5+ (Evaluation Assurance Level 5+) is the same level used in banking smartcard chips and government ID credentials — it certifies that the microprocessor has been rigorously tested against physical and electronic attack methodologies including side-channel analysis, fault injection, and environmental manipulation. Most encrypted USB drives use a standard controller with software encryption; the PRO2's dedicated secure microprocessor is in a different class entirely.
Q: Can multiple users share one drive?
A: Yes, with Admin oversight. The datAshur PRO2 supports independent Admin and User PINs. The Admin can unlock the drive, reset the User PIN, set PIN complexity requirements, configure read-only mode, and assign a one-time recovery PIN — without ever exposing the data or the Admin PIN to the User. This makes it suitable for IT department deployment across teams.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Encryption | AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption |
| Certification | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 | Common Criteria EAL5+ (Hardware) |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, DORA compliant |
| Authentication | PIN authenticated — 7 to 15 digit PIN |
| PIN Management | Independent User and Admin PINs | One-time recovery PIN | Self-destruct PIN |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed, up to 5Gbps) — backward compatible with USB 2.0 |
| Read Speed | 168 MB/s |
| Write Speed | 128 MB/s |
| Capacities | 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 — 1.5m submersion for 30 minutes |
| Physical Security | Epoxy-sealed internals, tamper-proof and tamper-evident design |
| Housing | Hard anodised aluminium with removable protective sleeve |
| Colour | Black |
| Dimensions (H/W/D) | 87.40mm × 19.40mm × 13.40mm |
| Weight (with sleeve) | 37g |
| Weight (without sleeve) | 28g |
| Auto-lock | On disconnect, power off, or configurable inactivity timer |
| Brute Force Protection | Configurable lockout after 1–10 incorrect PIN attempts |
| BadUSB Protection | Yes — digitally-signed flash lock mechanism |
| Designed and Developed | United Kingdom |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
Download iStorage datAshur PRO2 Datasheet (PDF)
Compatibility
| System | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 |
| macOS | All versions with USB support |
| Linux | All major distributions |
| Android | USB OTG supported devices |
| Chrome OS | Compatible |
| Thin / Zero Clients | Compatible |
| Embedded Systems | Compatible |
| Citrix / VMware | Compatible |
| Interface | USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0) |
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