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CipherShield 512-bit AES 2-Bay RAID 0 USB 3.0/eSATA FIPS 140-2 HIPAA Hardware Encrypted External Desktop Hard Drive
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Available In Price Model
12TB $899.99 CSX-12TB2SU3
16TB $999.99 CSX-16TB2SU3
20TB $1199.99 CSX-20TB2SU3
24TB $1399.99 CSX-24TB2SU3
28TB $1599.99 CSX-28TB2SU3
32TB $1799.99 CSX-32TB2SU3

Product Description

This BUSlink 2-Bay RAID 0 hard drive supports large capacity and USB 3.0/eSATA interface. It supports RAID 0 striping (no backup). Removable HDD trays support replacement of drives. HDD intelligent sleep function is supported. Cooling fan maintain safe operating temperature. Skid proof and shockproof rubber feet mat ensure safe operation.

CipherShield drive safeguards and protects classified information when they are too important to be left in the hand of one individual. To gain access to the drive, authentication will be based on one unique Cipherkey. It requires one key to be plugged in all the time while working with the drive. It is like getting a safe deposit box that takes one key to open. It is suitable for group setting where more than one individual are working on highly confidential projects. i.e. blueprints for company’s next new products, top secret programs, highly confidential legal cases, sensitive customer records and financial information.

CipherShield design features a chip embedded in the access key which matches the AES encryption module on the controller board. The drive will automatically lock down its content once the key is unplugged, or power is shut off. And without the access key, data will not be seen or accessed in the event of theft or loss of the external drive. Data stored on the hard drive are safeguarded by hardware-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certified industrial strength AES (Advanced Encryption standard) cryptographic engine. The advantage of hardware encryption over software encryption is that you need not be concerned about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades, which results in a decrease of total cost of ownership. Since CipherShield encrypts data independent of the operating system; removing the drive and connecting it directly to the SATA BUS will not defeat the encryption. Unit is bundled with two keys and registration is required for key duplication.

Features

  • NIST FIPS 140-2 compliant AES hardware encryption with 256-bit encryption
  • 2 stage cascade AES 256-bit equals to 512-bit encryption
  • Conforms to HIPAA regulation regarding patient privacy and to Sarbanes-Oxley regarding corporate financial and accounting practice
  • 2 drives included and installed in trays
  • RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring) also available
  • Removable 3.5” HDD tray supports hot-plug replacement of drive (RAID 1 only)
  • Support HDD intelligent sleep function
  • Cooling fan maintain safe operating temperature
  • Skid proof and shockproof rubber feet mat ensure safe operation
  • Self-powered, AC adapter included
  • CipherShield Smart Insert technology with Cipherkey to authenticate the drive
  • FDE (Full Disk Encryption) encrypt whole drive
  • Real time “on-the-fly” encryption without any performance degradation
  • Faster, easier to use, and provide a better security than software encryption
  • Operates independently to the OS: does not require separate drivers
  • Encryption key is on the removable hardware key; can be removed and stored away to prevent unauthorized access
  • Transfer rate:
    • USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbits/s
    • USB 3.0: Up to 5 Gbits/s
    • eSATA: Up to 6.0 Gbits/s
  • Drive: Pre-formatted NTFS SATA drives (can be reformatted for Mac or Linux)

System Requirement

  • eSATA port with AHCI mode to support hot-plug
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port to achieve USB 3.0 transfer speed
  • Backward compatible to USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port with USB 2.0 transfer speed
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP
  • Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003. Does not work with 2000 Server
  • Linux
  • Larger than 2TB requires GPT support; does not support Windows XP

Package Contents

  • CipherShield 512-bit AES USB 3.0/eSATA 2-Bay RAID 0 encrypted external hard drive
  • USB 3.0 A to B cable
  • eSATA cable
  • 2 Cipherkeys
  • 12V 4A DC Full range switching power adapter
  • User Manual