Model: IS-DAP2-256-SSD-16000-C-X
from $4,290.95
Color: FIPS Level 3
2 configurations available
The Istorage 16TB diskAshur PRO2 is a portable, encrypted SSD designed for secure data storage and transport. This FIPS Level 3 certified drive features a robust 16TB of storage, hardware-based encryption, and an onboard keypad for access control, ensuring your data remains protected. With read speeds up to 361 MB/s and write speeds up to 358 MB/s, it offers efficient performance for transferring large files, and its IP56 dust and water resistance provides added durability for use across various environments.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $4,290.95.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Istorage 16TB diskAshur PRO2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Encrypted Portable SSD (FIPS Level 3) is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,290.95.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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