USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.0) eSATA FIPS 140-2 HIPAA 256-bit AES Hardware Encrypted Drive
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About this product
The BUSlink CipherShield Desktop drive offers an substantial 8TB storage capacity, featuring FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and HIPAA compliant 256-bit AES hardware encryption. It supports both HDD and SSD drive types with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.0) and eSATA interfaces, making it compatible with laptops, Macs, and PCs. This external 3.5-inch drive is manufactured in the United States and includes a 2-year warranty.
Our take
If you need serious secure storage, this BUSlink CipherShield drive is built for it. The 8TB capacity is massive, suitable for extensive archives, and the FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and HIPAA compliance are huge selling points for anyone handling sensitive data. The 256-bit AES hardware encryption ensures your data is protected without software overhead. Connectivity is solid with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) and eSATA, offering flexibility. As a 3.5-inch desktop drive, it’s not portable and will require external power, but for a stationary secure workstation, it's a robust solution. The 2-year manufacturer warranty adds a layer of confidence.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 8TB storage capacity
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified
- HIPAA compliant encryption
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Versatile USB 3.2 Gen 1 / eSATA
Cons
- 3.5-inch form factor lacks portability
- Likely requires external power supply
- California Prop 65 warning
Specifications
- Drive type HDD
- Key mode Mode 1
- Storage Capacity 8 TB
- Compatible With Laptop, Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- HIPAA compliant yes
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- Item Length
- 5.5 in
- California Prop 65 Warning
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- AES
- 256-bit
- Brand
- BUSlink
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Encryption Type
- hardware
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 Years
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD, SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Item Height
- 1.82 in
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- FIPS 140-2
- Level 2
- Features
- Secure Encryption
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- USB-A, eSATA
- Item Width
- 8.25 in
- Product Line
- CipherShield Desktop
