Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

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

44specifications compared
9differ
35identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:20 TB
- diskAshur DT² HDD:18 TB
Read speed
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:225 MB/s
- diskAshur DT² HDD:286 MB/s
Write speed
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:223 MB/s
- diskAshur DT² HDD:278 MB/s
USB connector
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:USB Type-B
- diskAshur DT² HDD:USB Type-A
Width
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:185.5 mm
- diskAshur DT² HDD:112 mm
Depth
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:112 mm
- diskAshur DT² HDD:43.5 mm
Height
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:43.5 mm
- diskAshur DT² HDD:185.5 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code
- DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified:84717050
- diskAshur DT² HDD:84717098

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Comparison of DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified, IS-DT2-256-18000-C-X
49 specifications	A iStorage DT2 256-bit 20TB FIPS Certified View product	B iStorage diskAshur DT² HDD Model IS-DT2-256-18000-C-X View product
Hard drive3 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	20 TB	18 TB
Read speedDiffers	225 MB/s	286 MB/s
Write speedDiffers	223 MB/s	278 MB/s
TypeKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s	5000 Mbit/s
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A
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
Featuresidentical
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
Certification	FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified	FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified
Securityidentical
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
Protection featuresKnown for one	Dust resistant, Tamper resistant, Water resistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	185.5 mm	112 mm
DepthDiffers	112 mm	43.5 mm
HeightDiffers	43.5 mm	185.5 mm
Weight	1.24 kg	1.24 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cables included	USB	USB
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	84717050	84717098
Other features1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)

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