

Access to the drive is granted by inserting the key into a slot on the faceplate. A limited number of models available, the rest can be special ordered from Buslink or specify the key mode 1 when ordering from resellers or your preferred IT solution providers.Īll CipherShield drives utilize a CipherKey or two CipherKeys to gain access to the drive. The risk of theft is no longer a concern because when a USB or power cable is unplugged, the drive will automatically lock down its content. The drive runs without the need to have the key connected at all times. The CipherShield drive is authenticated by plugging the key in once and removed. Mode 1 is better utilized for a large data backup job where you don’t want to be tied waiting for the data transfer to be completed. When the key is removed, all data within the drive are encrypted. Standard design with all CipherShield drives, mode 0 with hotplug mechanism enables you to authenticate and access the drive when the CipherKey is plugged in. Smart Insert with CipherKey allows you to have total control of your data with two intelligent key insertion modes. What is CipherShield Smart Insert technology? With the Gen 2 supports, you can take advantage of the fast transfer speed of SSD and be ready for faster hard drives in the future. These connectors are now standard on many laptops and are reversible so that you can plug in the cable any direction you want. This standard also brings support for USB-C connection (formerly Type-C). Our fastest drives currently support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps). USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 rename to USB 3.2 Gen 1. To make it clearer, here is a cross-reference. This is a name change from the previous standard which can lead to confusion. This standard supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps), Gen 2 (10Gbps), and Gen 1 (5Gbps).
