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iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS vs Seagate HDD 5 TB

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 19 TB more HDD capacity than the Seagate HDD 5 TB (24 TB vs 5 TB). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 105.5 mm more width than the Seagate HDD 5 TB (185.5 mm vs 80 mm). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS has 91.1 mm more depth than the Seagate HDD 5 TB (112 mm vs 20.9 mm). USB connector: USB Type-B on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, Micro-USB B on the Seagate HDD 5 TB. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the Seagate HDD 5 TB.

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:24 TB
    • HDD 5 TB:5 TB
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:USB Type-B
    • HDD 5 TB:Micro-USB B
  • USB version
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • HDD 5 TB:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:Yes
    • HDD 5 TB:MacOS
  • Bus powered
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:No
    • HDD 5 TB:USB
  • Width
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:185.5 mm
    • HDD 5 TB:80 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:112 mm
    • HDD 5 TB:20.9 mm
  • Height
    • diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:43.5 mm
    • HDD 5 TB:115.3 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS, HDD 5 TB
51 specifications
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers24 TB5 TB
TypeKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Read speedKnown for one225 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Write speedKnown for one223 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-BMicro-USB B
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one12,480,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Keypad integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMacOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFIPS 140-2 Level 3 certifiedUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Protection featuresKnown for oneDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PIN-secured accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES-XTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers185.5 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm20.9 mm
HeightDiffers43.5 mm115.3 mm
WeightDiffers1.24 kg268 g
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBMicro-USB
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source146 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84717050Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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