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iStorage diskAshur3 HDD vs iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 23identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified has 19 TB more HDD capacity than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (20 TB vs 1 TB). The iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified has 54 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (225 MB/s vs 171 MB/s). The iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified has 75 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD (223 MB/s vs 148 MB/s). USB connector: USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD, USB Type-B on the iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified. Housing material: Plastic on the iStorage diskAshur3 HDD, Aluminium on the iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified.

  • HDD capacity
    • diskAshur3 HDD:1 TB
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:20 TB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur3 HDD:171 MB/s
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:225 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur3 HDD:148 MB/s
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:223 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB Type-C
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:USB Type-B
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur3 HDD:Plastic
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:Aluminium
  • Bus powered
    • diskAshur3 HDD:USB
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:No
  • Width
    • diskAshur3 HDD:83 mm
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:185.5 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur3 HDD:20.8 mm
    • DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:112 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur3 HDD, DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified
52 specifications
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB20 TB
TypeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Read speedDiffers171 MB/s225 MB/s
Write speedDiffers148 MB/s223 MB/s
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 Mbit/s
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-B
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12,480,5000 Mbit/s
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium
Keypad integratedYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified
Security2 differ
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water repellentDust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Hardware encryptionYesYes
PIN-secured accessYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC256-bit AES-XTS
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Smart card readerYesYes
Lock-out functionYesYes
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffersUSBNo
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers83 mm185.5 mm
DepthDiffers20.8 mm112 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm43.5 mm
WeightDiffers254 g1.24 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB
User guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers8471709884717050
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one5A992cUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersC-TICK, CE, REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCAC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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