Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB vs iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD

37specifications compared
10differ
27identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:24 TB
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:12 TB
Read speed
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:286 MB/s
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:290 MB/s
Write speed
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:278 MB/s
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:284 MB/s
USB connector
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:USB Type-B
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:USB Type-C
Weight
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:1.24 kg
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:932 g
Harmonized System (HS) code
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:84717050
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:84717098
Warranty period
- diskAshur DT2 256 24TB:3 year(s)
- diskAshur DT3 HDD:6 year(s)

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256 24TB, diskAshur DT3 HDD
50 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur DT2 256 24TB View product	B iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD View product
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	24 TB	12 TB
Read speedDiffers	286 MB/s	290 MB/s
Write speedDiffers	278 MB/s	284 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one	12,480,5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt technology	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 140-3 Level 3 (Pending)
Security2 differ
Protection featuresDiffers	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Wear resistant
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Hardware encryption	Yes	Yes
PIN-secured access	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	256-bit AES-XTS	256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart card reader	Yes	Yes
Lock-out function	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Bus poweredKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	112 mm	112 mm
Depth	43.5 mm	43.5 mm
Height	185.5 mm	185.5 mm
WeightDiffers	1.24 kg	932 g
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying case	Yes	Yes
User guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)	5A992c	5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	84717050	84717098
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers	3 year(s)	6 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C

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