Product Description

With newer hard drives supporting larger than 2TB requiring a GPT partition, Windows XP users were left behind since XP does not support GPT. However, our XP Compliant models add support for the MBR partition thus allowing XP users to break the 2TB barrier while maintaining compatibility with all other OS.

Key Mode options: 0 (standard) or 1 (supervisor)

Mode 0 key requires the key to be inserted at all times while powered on. It will remain authenticated until the power is turned off or the key is removed. Suitable for when human insertion of the key is not feasible such as a remote office or data center. The key will remain plugged in while the power is on for the drive to be authenticated and data transfer is enabled. The key can be removed when the power is off and can be sent separately from the drive to another location as needed for data transfer.

Mode 1 key permits the key to be inserted and removed to store away while powered on. It will remain authenticated until the power is turned off. Suitable for when human insertion of the key is feasible such as at the local office. It is suitable for group settings where more than one individual is working on highly confidential projects. i.e. blueprints for the company’s new products, top secret programs, highly confidential legal cases, sensitive customer records, and financial information. The key can be removed and can be sent separately from the drive to another location as needed for data transfer.

CipherShield design features a chip embedded in the access key which matches the AES encryption module on the controller board. The drive will automatically lock down its content once the key is unplugged, or power is shut off. Without the access key, data will not be seen or accessed in the event of theft or loss of the external drive. Data stored on the hard drive are safeguarded by a hardware-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certified industrial strength AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) cryptographic engine. The advantage of hardware encryption over software encryption is that you need not be concerned about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades, which results in a decrease of total cost of ownership. Since CipherShield encrypts data independent of the operating system; removing the drive and connecting it directly to the SATA BUS will not defeat the encryption. Unit is bundled with two keys and registration is required for key duplication.

Feature

• Mode 0 key requires the key to be inserted at all times; Mode 1 key permits the key to be inserted and removed to store away while powered on
• NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant AES hardware encryption with 256-bit encryption
• Conforms to HIPAA regulation regarding patient privacy and to Sarbanes-Oxley regarding corporate financial and accounting practice
• CipherShield Smart Insert technology with CipherKey to authenticate the drive
• FDE (Full Disk Encryption) encrypt whole drive
• Real time “on-the-fly” encryption without any performance degradation
• Faster, easier to use, and provide a better security than software encryption
• Operates independently to the OS: does not require separate drivers
• Encryption key is on the removable hardware key; can be removed and stored away to prevent unauthorized access
• Plug and play; no complicated installation
• Transfer rate:
  • USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbits/s
  • USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gbits/s
• Drive: Pre-formatted NTFS MBR SATA Drive

System Requirement

• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port
• Compatible to USB 2.0 port but will run at USB 2.0 transfer speed
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
• Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003. Does not work with 2000 Server
• Linux
• MBR formatted to support Windows XP and all other OS

Package Content

• CipherShield AES Encrypted External Drive
• 2 Cipherkeys
• USB A to B cable
• Power adapter
• User manual