Digittrade HS256S User Manual

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Benutzerhandbuch
User Manual
High Security HS256S
Version 1.21
26.02.2013
external encrypted HDD/SSD
für Unternehmen und Behörden
for enterprise and government use

Digittrade HS256S Specifications

General

Capacity	256 GB
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 550 MB/s
MTBF	1, 500, 000 hours
Shock Resistance	1500G/0.5ms
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Power Consumption (Active)	2.5W
Power Consumption (Idle)	0.5W
Dimensions	100 x 69.85 x 7 mm

Summary

1. About the DIGITTRADE HS256S

1.1 Encryption

Details the 256-bit AES full disk hardware encryption.

1.2 User authentication

Explains 2-factor authentication using smart card and PIN.

1.3 Administrating the cryptographic key

Covers copying, initializing, and managing cryptographic keys.

1.4 The smart card

2. Connectivity

3. Getting started with the HS256S

3.1 Inserting the smart card

Step-by-step guide for inserting the smart card.

3.2 Entering the smart card PIN

Details on entering the 8-digit smart card PIN.

3.3 Changing the smart card PIN

Procedure for changing the smart card PIN.

4. Administrating the cryptographic key with the smart card

4.1 Creating the cryptographic key

Steps to create a new cryptographic key on a smart card.

4.2 Deleting the cryptographic key

Methods for securely deleting the cryptographic key.

5. Device PIN Features

5.1 Changing the device PIN

Guide to changing the device's PIN.

5.2 Activating/deactivating of the lock-out mode

5.3 Copying the cryptographic key

Process for copying cryptographic keys to other cards.

5.4 Initialising a new smart card

6. Initialising / partitioning and formatting with Windows

7. Initialising / partitioning and formatting with Mac OS X

8. Initialising / partitioning and formatting with Linux

10. Possible usage of the DIGITTRADE HS256S

1) Secure and cost-efficient data transport

2) Data storage device & authentication separation

6) Deleting the cryptographic key

11. Technical Specifications

12. Troubleshooting

The number pad is inactive

Authentication fails

The drive cannot be identified

The drive is performing very slowly

15. Smart card storage