from $684.95
Storage: 2TB
5 configurations available
The Istorage 2TB diskAshur2 is an encrypted portable SSD, offering secure and convenient data storage in a vibrant Ocean Blue finish. This 2TB drive features hardware-based encryption and password protection via an onboard keypad, ensuring your data remains private. With read speeds up to 362 MB/s and write speeds up to 358 MB/s, it connects universally via an integrated USB-A 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1 cable and is dust/water-resistant with an IP56 rating, making it ideal for safeguarding important files on the go.
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 $684.95.
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 2TB diskAshur2 USB 3.1 Encrypted Portable SSD (Ocean Blue) is available at bhphoto, starting at $684.95.
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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