iStorage datashur User Manual

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iStorage datAshur
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Manual – v 3.1
User Manual
Remember to save your PIN in a safe place. If lost or forgotten, there is no way to access the datAshur.
If you are having difficulty please refer to this complete user manual which is loaded on your datAshur and is also
available at iStorage’s website: www.istorage-uk.com/support
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iStorage datashur Specifications

General

Interface	USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Read speed	195 MB/s
Write speed	162 MB/s
SSD capacity	240 GB
Certification	FIPS 140-2 Level 3, FIPS Pub 197 Validation, IP58
SSD form factor	-
Data transfer rate	5 Gbit/s
Password protection	Yes
Protection features	Dust resistant, Water resistant
Security algorithms	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 197
Internal	No
Product color	Black
Housing material	Aluminum
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Form factor	Sleeve
International Protection (IP) code	IP58
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Device interface	USB Type-A
Other operating systems supported	ChromeOS
Mobile operating systems supported	Android
Keypad number of keys	12
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	93 mm
Width	24.5 mm
Height	12.6 mm
Weight	46 g
Dimensions (without sleeve) (WxDxH)	24.5 x 12.6 x 93 mm

Summary

Introduction

Package Contents

datAshur Layout

LED Indicators and Their Actions

How to Change the User PIN

User PIN Requirements

Defines criteria for user PINs, including length and number patterns.

Alphanumeric PIN Creation Tip

Guide to creating memorable PINs using key combinations for security.

How to Create a New User PIN

How to Unlock the datAshur with a User PIN

How to Lock the datAshur

How to Create an Admin PIN

Admin PIN Requirements

Specifies criteria for Admin PINs, similar to User PIN requirements.

Understanding PIN States and Actions

Table showing effects of User/Admin PIN combinations on drive access.

How to Unlock with Admin PIN

How to Change Admin PIN

How to Reset the datAshur

How to Configure the datAshur with Windows OS

Formatting the Drive (Windows)

Step-by-step guide to formatting the datAshur using Windows OS, including FAT32/NTFS.

Configure the drive with Mac OS

Formatting the Drive (Mac OS)

Instructions for formatting the datAshur on Mac OS using Disk Utility and MS-DOS (FAT).

Brute Force Hacking Detection

FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

First Time Use

Explains initial setup with the default User PIN and creating new PINs.

User PIN Code Definition

Defines what a User PIN is and its creation requirements.

Alphanumeric PIN Creation Tip

Guide to creating memorable PINs using key combinations for security.

Unlock datAshur with Dead Battery

Change Default PIN Code

Forgotten PIN Procedure

Create Admin PIN

Brute Force Hacking Protection

Reset the datAshur

Create New User PIN After Reset

Format Drive

User Mode vs Admin Mode

Access Admin Mode

Technical Support

Warranty and RMA Information