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iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite vs iStorage diskAshur3 HDD

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 23identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite has 21 TB more HDD capacity than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (22 TB vs 1 TB). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite has 54 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (225 MB/s vs 171 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite has 75 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (223 MB/s vs 148 MB/s). USB connector: USB Type-A on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite, USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD. Housing material: Aluminium on the iStorage diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite, Plastic on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD.

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:22 TB
    • diskAshur3 HDD:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:225 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 HDD:171 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:223 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 HDD:148 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:USB Type-A
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB Type-C
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:Aluminium
    • diskAshur3 HDD:Plastic
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:Android, Yes
    • diskAshur3 HDD:Android
  • Bus powered
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:No
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB
  • Width
    • diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite:112 mm
    • diskAshur3 HDD:83 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur DT2 256-bit 22TB-Classified - Graphite, diskAshur3 HDD
51 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers22 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-AUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 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 supportedDiffersAndroid, YesAndroid
CertificationKnown for oneNCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted levelUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistantDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water repellent
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
Smart card readerYesYes
Lock-out functionYesYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm83 mm
DepthDiffers43.5 mm20.8 mm
HeightDiffers185.5 mm131 mm
WeightDiffers1.24 kg254 g
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Carrying caseYesYes
User guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)5A992c5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) code8471709884717098
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCAC-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
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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