---
product_id: 58336233
title: "iStorage diskAshur2 HDD 1TB Black - Secure portable hard drive - Password protected - Dust & water resistant - Hardware Encryption"
brand: "istorage"
price: "A$717"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "I Storage"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/58336233-istorage-diskashur2-hdd-1tb-black-secure-portable-hard-drive-password
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# USB 3.2 up to 160MB/s read speeds IP56 dust & water resistant AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption iStorage diskAshur2 HDD 1TB Black - Secure portable hard drive - Password protected - Dust & water resistant - Hardware Encryption

**Brand:** istorage
**Price:** A$717
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your digital life with speed and style — because your data deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** iStorage diskAshur2 HDD 1TB Black - Secure portable hard drive - Password protected - Dust & water resistant - Hardware Encryption by istorage
- **How much does it cost?** A$717 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/58336233-istorage-diskashur2-hdd-1tb-black-secure-portable-hard-drive-password)

## Best For

- istorage enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted istorage brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Freedom:** Works seamlessly across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and more — no software installation needed.
- • **Compliance Made Simple:** Effortlessly meet GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA data protection standards with a device designed for professionals who demand security.
- • **Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience blazing USB 3.2 speeds up to 160MB/s read and 143MB/s write — because your time is money.
- • **Unbreakable Data Fortress:** Military-grade AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your sensitive files locked tight without any software hassle.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Anything:** IP56-rated dust and water resistance means your data stays safe whether you're in the office or on the go.

## Overview

The iStorage diskAshur2 1TB is a portable, hardware-encrypted external hard drive featuring AES-XTS 256-bit encryption, IP56 dust and water resistance, and USB 3.2 connectivity for fast data transfers. It requires no software, supports multiple operating systems, and helps ensure compliance with major data protection regulations, making it the ideal choice for professionals safeguarding sensitive information on the move.

## Description

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Review: Great device, shame about the standard of the case. - Hard drive itself is exactly as described, works perfectly and the set up instructions are clear and effective in getting you going. In common with other buyers, it has to be said that the case is complete crap and lets down such a premium product. My case effectively broke on the first use with the zip fraying some of the surround and then became caught. Given that this is a £250+ product the company should be ashamed of itself skimping on the quality of the case. I've had headphones which cost half of the price of this item which came with better cases. You may not think that the case is an important feature, but given that you're only buying this product because you have sensitive information you wish to protect it seems to be a major oversight on the products overall design not to include a useful case for it. The company should seriously consider redesigning / resourcing more rugged cases for these products and then doing their customers the service of supplying them with one. ********************************* Excellent customer support from iStorage. Replacement case offered to replace the broken one. Very impressed.
Review: seems to do what it says on the tin - Hi there we are a small business with loads of electronic files so we purchased the 2TB version which I take home every night in case something happens in the office. It is vitally important that we have a secure and reliable backup. Set up was quite easy and was fast to take the data. I then plugged into another computer entered the pin number and saw all the files just like they normally appear. Job done!

## Features

- Perfect solution to protect your digital assets. Simply enter a 7-15 digit PIN to authenticate and use as a normal USB flash drive. When the drive is disconnected, all data is encrypted using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption (Software Free)
- The diskAshur2 helps you ensure compliance with data regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA
- The perfect solution for storing your personal/company data: Portable, rugged, dust & water resistant (IP56) - all data transferred to the drive is encrypted in real time and is protected from unauthorised access even if the device is lost or stolen!
- The diskAshur2 will work on any device with a USB port, no software is required. Compatible with: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Embedded Systems, Citrix and Vmware
- Transfer your files in seconds: Lightning fast backwards compatible USB 3.2 data transfer speeds, up to 160MB/s Read speeds, up to 143MB/s Write speeds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071XVJB1F |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,073 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 77 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | iStorage |
| Colour | Phantom Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (310) |
| Date First Available | 20 April 2017 |
| Form Factor | External HDD |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 1000 GB |
| Hardware Platform | OS & Host independent |
| Item Weight | 225 g |
| Item model number | IS-DA2-256-1000-B |
| Manufacturer | iStorage |
| Power Source | USB |
| Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 8.4 x 1.9 cm; 225 g |
| Series | DiskAshur 2 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** iStorage
- **Colour:** Phantom Black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Water Resistant

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am the admin & have loaded video files to my new diskashur. when i try to play those files from the disk, i can't read them. how can i fix this?**
A: Before you start working with the disk, you need to format it into the required file system. To do this, we need to understand what operating system you are using and your network environment.
If you cannot read only video files, then the problem is not in the disk, but in the operating system and video players.

**Q: Smb2 supported? macos?**
A: Works with any Operating System, including macOS. Once the drive is authenticated, you can treat it like any standard non-encrypted USB hard drive. When the device is disconnected, all data is encrypted (full disk encryption).

**Q: I cannot get this drive to work with a macbook air. i can use finder to see it, but it will not mount for use. what am i doing wrong?**
A: Hi James,
 
Thank you for your query.
 
Our range of PIN-authenticated, hardware-encrypted external HDDs/SSDs & flash drives are 100% platform and OS-independent. That means they will work on any OS or USB device.
 
To mount the drive on your MacBook Air, please go to Disk Utility, find your device and click on “Mount”.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated technical support team should you have any questions. We will be happy to assist.

Contact details:
 
·         Email address: support@istorage-uk.com
·         Telephone: +44 (0) 208 991 6260
 
Kind regards,
iStorage Ltd.

**Q: It says it works for smartphones but doesn’t list iPhone. Does it work for iPhone?**
A: Dear Marcus,
 
Thank you for your question. 
 
Our diskAshur range of drives will not be visible on iPhone as the lightning port does not provide adequate power for the drive to operate. The diskAshur drives work on iPad Pro with a USB C connector. 
 
If you are looking for an encrypted storage device that would work on iPhone, our datAshur range will work on iPhone 8 and above without any issues using a lightning Male to USB Female adapter. That includes datAshur, datAshur Pro, datAshur Pro2, datAshur Personal2 & datAshur BT.
 
If you have any technical questions, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated support team at support@istorage-uk.com or via telephone at +44 (0) 20 8991 6260.

Kind Regards,

iStorage Limited

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great device, shame about the standard of the case.
*by J***E on 5 June 2018*

Hard drive itself is exactly as described, works perfectly and the set up instructions are clear and effective in getting you going. In common with other buyers, it has to be said that the case is complete crap and lets down such a premium product. My case effectively broke on the first use with the zip fraying some of the surround and then became caught. Given that this is a £250+ product the company should be ashamed of itself skimping on the quality of the case. I've had headphones which cost half of the price of this item which came with better cases. You may not think that the case is an important feature, but given that you're only buying this product because you have sensitive information you wish to protect it seems to be a major oversight on the products overall design not to include a useful case for it. The company should seriously consider redesigning / resourcing more rugged cases for these products and then doing their customers the service of supplying them with one. ********************************* Excellent customer support from iStorage. Replacement case offered to replace the broken one. Very impressed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ seems to do what it says on the tin
*by A***R on 5 February 2025*

Hi there we are a small business with loads of electronic files so we purchased the 2TB version which I take home every night in case something happens in the office. It is vitally important that we have a secure and reliable backup. Set up was quite easy and was fast to take the data. I then plugged into another computer entered the pin number and saw all the files just like they normally appear. Job done!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid and Reliable. I bought another one
*by I***R on 20 February 2024*

I bought my first one in 2021. After 3 years with no problems and finding it very easy to use, I just bought another. As back up. I'm busy copying data over to it now (see pic). I haven't got the technical expertise to comment on how secure it is and whether its encryption is all it claims to be. I can only go on what I'm reading from the blurb on Amazon. On the other hand, since it needs a password to get into it, it's better than a drive that doesn't require one. And all my data seems to be intact to date.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*