When you first plug in the FIPS diskAshur PRO SSD, the unit will
do a self-test to verify all security components are working properly.
The LEDs will go through 3 test stages RED, GREEN, and BLUE.
This will be followed by three GREEN flashes on a successful test.
Any test failure will leave the unit in an interoperable state with the
RED LED flashing.
4. First Time Use
Before diskAshur PRO SSD can be used, the Admin PIN MUST be set. The LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN to
indicate diskAshur PRO SSD is waiting for a PIN to be set.
To Set-up the Admin PIN:
1. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.
2. Enter the new Admin PIN and press UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED
will flash for 3 short blinks, then return to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.
3. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN
LED will be Solid for 3 seconds.
4. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the
LOCK key is pressed, will return the drive to a standby state.
5. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.
6. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the LOCK button. Then enter the
new PIN and press UNLOCK.
Requirements for Admin, User and Self-Destruct PIN:
PINs must be a minimum length of 7 maximum 16 digits.
Cannot contain all consecutive numbers (2345678 or 9876543)
Cannot contain all same number (1111111)
The SHIFT key can be used for additional combinations.
SHIFT + 1 are a separate value than just 1.