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iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS vs iStorage diskAshur3 HDD

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 23identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 23 TB more HDD capacity than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (24 TB vs 1 TB). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 54 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (225 MB/s vs 171 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 75 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (223 MB/s vs 148 MB/s). USB connector: USB Type-B on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD. Housing material: Aluminium on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, Plastic on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD.

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:24 TB
    • diskAshur3 HDD:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:225 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 HDD:171 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:223 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 HDD:148 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:USB Type-B
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB Type-C
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:Aluminium
    • diskAshur3 HDD:Plastic
  • Bus powered
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:No
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB
  • Width
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:185.5 mm
    • diskAshur3 HDD:83 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:112 mm
    • diskAshur3 HDD:20.8 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, diskAshur3 HDD
52 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers24 TB1 TB
TypeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Read speedDiffers225 MB/s171 MB/s
Write speedDiffers223 MB/s148 MB/s
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-BUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one12,480,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Keypad integratedYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
CertificationKnown for oneFIPS 140-2 Level 3 certifiedUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistantDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water repellent
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Hardware encryptionYesYes
PIN-secured accessYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES-XTS256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Smart card readerYesYes
Lock-out functionYesYes
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffersNoUSB
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers185.5 mm83 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm20.8 mm
HeightDiffers43.5 mm131 mm
WeightDiffers1.24 kg254 g
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
User guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471705084717098
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5A992c
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEEC-TICK, CE, REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C

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