Model: IS-DA2-256-SSD-16000-B
from $4,238.95
Storage: 16TB
6 configurations available
The Istorage 16TB diskAshur2 is a portable SSD designed for secure data storage. This Phantom Black drive offers a substantial 16TB of storage, with maximum read speeds of 362 MB/s and write speeds of 358 MB/s, all powered conveniently via USB. Its robust hardware-based encryption, accessible through an onboard keypad and password protection, ensures your data remains confidential, while IP56 dust and water resistance provides added durability for on-the-go use.
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 $4,238.95.
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 diskAshur2 USB 3.1 Encrypted Portable SSD (Phantom Black) is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,238.95.
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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