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iStorage 500GB diskAshur2 HDD

0.50 TB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR419,26/1TB
3Ratings
BrandMore from iStorage
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
Delivered between 7.2.2026 and 4.3.2026
free shipping

Colour4

Memory Size3

Product details

Model: diskAshur2
Capacity: 500 GB
Interface: USB 3.1
Color: Blue
Dimensions: 84 x 19 x 124 mm
Weight: 216 g
Length: 84 mm
Width: 19 mm
Height: 124 mm

The iStorage diskAshur2 hard drive features an easy-to-use keypad that allows you to access the drive with a 7 or 15-digit PIN. No software is required for the setup and operation of the diskAshur2, and it works with all operating systems. Compatible with all versions of MS Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, and embedded systems. Portable hard drive with USB 3.1 encryption, FIPS PUB 197 compliant. PINs and encryption keys are always encrypted in idle mode. AES-XTS-256-bit hardware encryption – no software required, regardless of the operating system and platform. Tamper-proof with DeskLock slot. The diskAshur2 utilizes EDGE technology. Unlike other solutions, the diskAshur2 puts the system into lockdown during an automated attack, making it invulnerable.

Key specifications

Form factor
2.5"
Read transfer speed
148 MB/s
Write transfer speed
171 MB/s
Hard disk additional functions
Hardware encryption
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (1x)
USB ports
USB-C
Item number
9738061

General information

Manufacturer
iStorage
Category
External hard drives
Product Safety
Release date
12.7.2017

Colour

Colour
Blue
Exact colour description
Blue

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
0.50 TB
USB ports
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (1x)
Form factor
2.5"
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Cache
8 MB
Read transfer speed
148 MB/s
Write transfer speed
171 MB/s
Hardware encryption
256-bit hardware encryption
Hard disk additional functions
Hardware encryption

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Tote bag

Product dimensions

Weight
216 g
Height
124 mm
Width
84 mm
Length
19 mm

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • iStorage
    Not enough data
  • 1.Transcend
    0,2 %
  • 2.Silicon Power
    0,3 %
  • 3.Intenso
    0,6 %
  • 3.Toshiba
    0,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • iStorage
    Not enough data
  • 1.Intenso
    2 days
  • 1.Toshiba
    2 days
  • 1.Verbatim
    2 days
  • 4.Seagate
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External hard drives» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • iStorage
    Not enough data
  • 1.Silicon Power
    0,5 %
  • 2.LaCie
    0,8 %
  • 3.Adata
    0,9 %
  • 4.WD
    1,1 %
Source: Galaxus