Buslink CipherShield 6 TB 3.5" External Hard Drive

About the Buslink CipherShield

Introducing the latest and greatest of our CipherShield Hardware Key Encrypted External Hard Drive, the penta interface. With 5 different connection types at your disposal, compatibility and speed of data transfer is no longer an issue. USB 3.0, check. USB 2.0, check. FireWire 400 and 800, check, check. And finally, who can forget eSATA, check that too.

CipherShield design features a chip embedded in the access key which matches the AES encryption module on the controller board. The drive will automatically lock down its content once the key is unplugged, or power is shut off. And without the access key, data will not be seen or accessed in the event of theft or loss of the external drive. Data stored on the hard drive are safeguarded by hardware-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certified industrial strength AES (Advanced Encryption standard) cryptographic engine. The advantage of hardware encryption over software encryption is that you need not be concerned about Trojans/viruses or software upgrades, which results in a decrease of total cost of ownership. Since CipherShield encrypts data independent of the operating system; removing the drive and connecting it directly to the SATA BUS will not defeat the encryption. Unit is bundled with two keys and registration is required for key duplication.

Technical Specifications of the Buslink CipherShield

General Information
Manufacturer	Buslink Media
Manufacturer Part Number	P5-6000EN
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.buslink.com
Brand Name	Buslink
Product Line	CipherShield
Product Name	CipherShield Penta Interface AES Encrypted External Drive
Product Type	Hard Drive
Technical Information
Storage Capacity	6 TB
Platform Supported	PC Mac
Features	256-bit AES Encryption Hardware Encryption
Drive Performance
Maximum External Data Transfer Rate	5120 MB/s (40 Gbit/s)
Network & Communication
Wireless LAN	No
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface	USB 3.0 eSATA FireWire/i.LINK 400 FireWire/i.LINK 800
Drive Interface	SATA
Network (RJ-45)	No
Physical Characteristics
Drive Type	External
Form Factor	3.5"
Height	8.3"
Width	5.4"
Depth	1"
Weight (Approximate)	2.50 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents	CipherShield Penta Interface AES Encrypted External Drive 2 x Cipherkeys USB 3.0 Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable eSATA Cable Power Adapter User Manual
System Requirements	GUID Partition Table (GPT) Operating System(s): Windows Server 2003 and 2008. Does not work with Windows 2000 Server. Windows Vista and Windows 7. Does not work with Windows XP. Mac OS X 10.4.0 with Intel Processor Linux
Certifications & Standards	FIPS 140-2 NIST Certified
Warranty
Limited Warranty	1 Year

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