iStorage diskAshur2 - User Manual

Your diskAshur
2
undergoes a rapid self-test to verify all security components are working properly each time you
plug into a powered USB port. The LEDs will go through 3 test stages, blinking in sequence RED, GREEN and
BLUE, followed by two GREEN blinks and then to RED (Standby State) on a successful test. Any test failure will
force the diskAshur
2
to securely reset itself and automatically resume the self-test without affecting the security
characteristics or any data stored on the drive.
To unlock the diskAshur
2
for the first time with the default Admin PIN, insert the integrated USB 3.1 cable to a
powered USB port and follow the instructions in the table below.
PIN Requirement
• PINs must be a minimum length of 7 and maximum 15 digits.
• Cannot contain all sequenital numbers (2345678 or 9876543).
• Cannot contain all repeating numbers (1111111).
• The SHIFT key can be used for additional combinations (e.g. SHIFT+1 is a
separate value to just 1).
First Time Use
QUICK START GUIDE
LOCK
SHIFT
UNLOCK
LED LIGHTS
Thank you for purchasing the iStorage diskAshur
2
. Your diskAshur
2
is preformatted in NTFS and shipped with a
default Admin PIN of 11223344 and although it can be used straight out of the box with the default Admin PIN, for
security reasons, we highly that a new Admin PIN be created immediately by following the instructions under the
heading ‘Changing the Admin PIN’.
1. In Standby State (solid RED LED), enter the default
Admin PIN ‘11223344’ and then press the ‘UNLOCK’
button
GREEN and BLUE LEDs will alternately blink
several times and then to a solid BLUE LED
changing to a blinking GREEN and finally to
a solid GREEN LED
Note: Once the diskAshur
2
has been successfully unlocked, the GREEN LED will remain on and in
a solid state. It can be locked down immediately by pressing the ‘LOCK’ button once or by
(strongly recommended) clicking the ‘Safely Remove Hardware/Eject’ icon within your operating system.
- Standby State/Locked
- User Mode/Unlocked
- Admin Mode
Desk Lock
Slot Connection
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Integrated
USB 3.1 Cable

Summary

First Time Use and Basic Operation

Initial Unlock with Default PIN

Procedure to unlock the diskAshur ² for the first time using the default Admin PIN and observing LED status.

Locking the Device

Instructions on how to lock the diskAshur ² after it has been unlocked, via the LOCK button or OS eject.

Managing PINs and User Access

Changing the Admin PIN

Step-by-step guide to changing the Admin PIN to a new 7-15 digit PIN for enhanced security.

Adding a New User PIN

Procedure to create an independent User PIN in addition to the existing Admin PIN.

Unlocking with Admin or User PIN

Instructions on how to unlock the diskAshur ² using either the Admin PIN or a User PIN.

iStorage diskAshur2 Specifications

General

Encryption	AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption
Power Supply	USB powered
Capacity	1TB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Compliance	FIPS 140-2 Level 3
Dust and Water Resistance	IP56
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Security Features	PIN access, Brute force protection, Self-destruct feature