Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB vs iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS

45specifications compared
7differ
38identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Read speed
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:286 MB/s
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:225 MB/s
Write speed
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:278 MB/s
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:223 MB/s
Width
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:112 mm
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:185.5 mm
Depth
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:43.5 mm
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:112 mm
Height
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:185.5 mm
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS:43.5 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256 24TB, diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS
49 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB View product	B iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB FIPS View product
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacity	24 TB	24 TB
Read speedDiffers	286 MB/s	225 MB/s
Write speedDiffers	278 MB/s	223 MB/s
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s	5000 Mbit/s
USB connector	USB Type-B	USB Type-B
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer rates	12,480,5000 Mbit/s	12,480,5000 Mbit/s
Thunderbolt technology	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Keypad integrated	Yes	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supported	Android	Android
CertificationDiffers	NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level	FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified
Securityidentical
Protection features	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Hardware encryption	Yes	Yes
PIN-secured access	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Security algorithms	256-bit AES-XTS	256-bit AES-XTS
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Smart card reader	Yes	Yes
Lock-out function	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Bus powered	No	No
External power adapter	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output voltage	12 V	12 V
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	112 mm	185.5 mm
DepthDiffers	43.5 mm	112 mm
HeightDiffers	185.5 mm	43.5 mm
Weight	1.24 kg	1.24 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cables included	USB	USB
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	5A992c	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717050	84717050
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)

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