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iStorage diskAshur DT3 HDD vs iStorage diskAshur PRO3 HDD

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 27identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:12 TB
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:290 MB/s
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:171 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:284 MB/s
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:148 MB/s
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:Aluminium
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:Metal
  • Width
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:112 mm
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:83 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:43.5 mm
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:20.8 mm
  • Height
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:185.5 mm
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:131 mm
  • Weight
    • diskAshur DT3 HDD:932 g
    • diskAshur PRO3 HDD:297 g

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Comparison of diskAshur DT3 HDD, diskAshur PRO3 HDD
44 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers12 TB1 TB
Read speedDiffers290 MB/s171 MB/s
Write speedDiffers284 MB/s148 MB/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Keypad integratedYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
CertificationDiffersFIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending)FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant The diskAshur PRO3 HDD/SSD is pending the new FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation standard. The recent successful evaluation and issuance of the CAVP certificates demonstrates compliance with the latest U.S. government computer security standards for cryptographic modules. The
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Wear resistantDust resistant, Water resistant, Wear resistant
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Hardware encryptionYesYes
PIN-secured accessYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Security algorithms256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Smart card readerYesYes
Lock-out functionYesYes
Poweridentical
Bus poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm83 mm
DepthDiffers43.5 mm20.8 mm
HeightDiffers185.5 mm131 mm
WeightDiffers932 g297 g
Packaging dataidentical
Carrying caseYesYes
User guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)5A992c5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) code8471709884717098
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
Warranty periodDiffers6 year(s)3 year(s)

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