iStorage diskAshur DT² HDD 18TB | Secure Portable Desktop Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | Common Criteria EAL5+ (Hardware Certified) | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant | Brute force
Brand iStorage
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£977.28
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3 offers at 3 retailers
Listed since 7 April 2026
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Description
Specifications
| HDD capacity | 18 TB |
| Read speed | 286 MB/s |
| Write speed | 278 MB/s |
| USB data transfer rates | 12,480,5000 Mbit/s |
| Thunderbolt technology | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 5000 Mbit/s |
| USB connector | USB Type-A |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Keypad integrated | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android |
| Certification | FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES-XTS |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Hardware encryption | Yes |
| PIN-secured access | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Smart card reader | Yes |
| Lock-out function | Yes |
| Bus powered | No |
| External power adapter | Yes |
| AC adapter output voltage | 12 V |
| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance | Yes |
| Width | 112 mm |
| Depth | 43.5 mm |
| Height | 185.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Cables included | USB |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992c |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717098 |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE |
Full specifications
| Marque | iStorage |
| Référence fabricant | isdt225618000cx |
| EAN | 5060220253414 |
iStorage diskAshur DT² HDD 18TB | Secure Portable Desktop Drive |FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified | AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption | Common Criteria EAL5+ (Hardware Certified) | PIN protected | OS & Platform Independent |GDPR, TAA Compliant | Brute force in 2026: still the right choice?
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Value for money analysed in 2026
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Market price ranges in 2026
| Range | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Entry-level | Under 391990 £ |
| Mid-range | 391990 £ to 914640 £ |
| High-end | Over 914640 £ |
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