- How does the keypad unlock work?
- You type your PIN on the drive's keypad to unlock it, then connect it to the computer. The drive appears as a normal external SSD once unlocked, and no encryption software is needed.
- Is it fast enough for video editing?
- Not really. Its sequential read and write are around 294 and 319 MB/s, well under mainstream USB SSDs, so it suits documents and backups more than 4K footage.
- Does it work with Macs and phones?
- Yes, over USB-A it works with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. MacBooks and phones with only USB-C need an adapter.
- What happens if I forget the PIN?
- The drive stays locked. Recovery goes through iStorage support, so keep the PIN and recovery details somewhere safe.
- Is it worth it over a regular portable SSD?
- If the data is sensitive and you want encryption built into the drive, yes. If you mainly want speed per dollar, a plain portable SSD is the better fit.
- Where is the iStorage diskAshur 2 SSD 256-bit 4TB cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $2,079.95, as of our latest check.