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iStorage diskAshur DT2 12 TB Secure Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive | FIPS Level-3 | Password protected | Dust/Water Resistant. IS-DT2-256-12000-C-XThe diskAshur DT2 is a hardware encrypted, PIN authenticated desktop hard drive designed to safeguard your most sensitive data with enterprise grade security. With real time AES XTS 256 bit hardware encryption running on the drive itself, theres no reliance on software to protect your information. Certified to FIPS 140 2 Level 3, this 12 TB unit delivers uncompromising protection for backups, archives, and large data sets while maintaining fast,
The diskAshur DT2 is a hardware encrypted, PIN-authenticated desktop hard drive designed to safeguard your most sensitive data with enterprise-grade security. With real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption running on the drive itself, there’s no reliance on software to protect your information. Certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, this 12 TB unit delivers uncompromising protection for backups, archives, and large data sets while maintaining fast, reliable USB 3.1 performance. Its software-free design means simple, plug-and-play operation that minimizes attack surfaces, making it an ideal solution for professionals, small businesses, and individuals who require military-grade security without complexity. And with a rugged, dust- and water-resistant enclosure, the diskAshur DT2 is built to withstand real-world use in the office, field, or data center environments.
- Hardware encryption with AES-XTS 256-bit — Encryption happens on the drive itself in real time, ensuring every byte is protected before it leaves the hardware. This eliminates reliance on host computers or software, reducing exposure to malware or OS-level vulnerabilities and providing a true hardware-backed security foundation for your data.
- PIN-based authentication and no-software needed — Access is controlled via a built-in keypad where you enter a user PIN to unlock the drive. The design is software-free, so there’s nothing to install, manage, or expose on a PC, delivering consistent protection across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. The drive locks automatically when disconnected or after the configured attempts.
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified — The diskAshur DT2 meets the stringent requirements of FIPS 140-2 Level 3, aligning with government and industry standards for strong cryptography and secure key management. This certification provides an extra layer of assurance for regulated workflows, healthcare, finance, and enterprise use cases where compliance matters.
- Massive 12 TB capacity for backups and archives — With 12 terabytes of storage, you can preserve large media libraries, datasets, and multiple backups in one secure device. The combination of high capacity and hardware encryption makes it practical to protect extensive records without sacrificing performance or security.
- USB 3.1 interface with software-free operation — Enjoy fast transfer speeds and broad compatibility via USB 3.1, while benefiting from a plug-and-play experience that requires no drivers or software. The on-device security remains active regardless of the host system, and the enclosure is designed for stable desktop use with dust- and water-resistant features for dependable reliability.
Technical Details of iStorage diskAshur DT2 12 TB Secure Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive
- Model / SKU: IS-DT2-256-12000-C-X
- Capacity: 12 TB
- Encryption: AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption (real-time)
- Security: PIN authentication via built-in keypad; software-free design
- Certification: FIPS 140-2 Level 3
- Interface: USB 3.1 (USB connectivity for desktop use)
- Power: USB-powered (bus-powered via USB)
- Durability: Dust- and water-resistant enclosure for reliable desktop operation
- Compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux without software installation
How to install iStorage diskAshur DT2
- Connect the diskAshur DT2 to a available USB 3.1 port on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Ensure the connection is secure and the host system recognizes the drive.
- Power on the device and use the built-in keypad to enter your PIN. The drive remains locked until the correct PIN is entered, at which point it will unlock and mount as a secure volume.
- Once unlocked, you can transfer files to and from the DT2 just like any external hard drive. All data written to the drive is automatically encrypted in real time, protecting your information on every transfer.
- When you’re finished, safely eject the drive from your operating system before unplugging to ensure data integrity. The drive will re-lock automatically when disconnected or after a period of inactivity, maintaining continuous protection.
- If you forget your PIN, use the device’s reset procedures per the user guide. Note that PIN resets must be performed in accordance with the security policies for your organization or personal security requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: Is diskAshur DT2 truly software-free? A: Yes. The DT2 provides hardware-based encryption and PIN authentication with no software installation required, minimizing security risk vectors and simplifying deployment.
- Q: What encryption level does it use? A: It uses real-time AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring strong protection for data at rest.
- Q: Is this device compliant with security standards? A: Yes. The diskAshur DT2 is certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, which supports use in regulated environments and high-security contexts.
- Q: How do I access my data securely? A: Access is granted by entering a PIN on the built-in keypad to unlock the drive. Data remains encrypted on the drive and only becomes accessible after successful authentication.
- Q: Can I use this drive for everyday backups and media storage? A: Absolutely. With 12 TB of capacity and USB 3.1 performance, it’s well-suited for regular backups, media libraries, archives, and large datasets while maintaining top-level security.
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★★★★★ 5
The REAL American History
Bearing 511 pages of text supported by nearly 70 pages of footnotes, Ibram X. Kendi’s Stamped From the Beginning (Bold Type Books, 2017) is, for me, not an “alternative” American history but THE American history.
Kendi, founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracism Research, makes a convincing argument—which he emphasizes in his other books and public speaking—that, contrary to conventional assumptions, racist policies drive racist thinking and not the other way around. And, Kendi adds, it’s economic, political, or cultural self interests that give birth to such policies and motivate their rejection when new circumstances demand it.
In making his case, Kendi patiently and passionately traces the development, implementation, and adaptations of three racial dynamics across the history of the U.S.:
1. Segregation: Blaming Black people themselves for racial disparities, and therefore denying them the privileges 2. enjoyed by white Americans
3. Assimilation: Blaming Black people and racial discrimination for racial disparities, and demanding Black people change their behavior in order to experience less racism
Antiracism: Pointing to racial discrimination and policies while defending Black people’s right to be themselves
In addition, Kendi structures this narrative across five lengthy sections, each centered on the impact of a specific, influential “tour guide” and their contemporaries:
1. Cotton Mather, early America’s greatest preacher and intellectual, and a staunch promoter of racist policies and ideas
2. Thomas Jefferson, primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and America’s first Secretary of State, second Vice President, and third President, who held contradictory views amid incongruous political and personal actions
3. William Lloyd Garrison, an influential publisher who opposed slavery but embraced assimilationist ideas
4. W. E. B. DuBois, a towering Black intellectual who gradually shifted from assimilation to antiracism
5. Angela Davis, one of the best known Black scholars and antiracist activists still alive today
When you’re done reading Stamped From the Beginning, you’ve gained a new framework for noticing and examining race and its interrelated justice issues. Current racial events take on a richer meaning, with their nuances and complexities more tangible than before. Other books on racial justice help to reinforce this framework and further develop a reader’s embryonic skills for noticing racism within themselves, others, policies, and systems—and doing something about it.
To grow increasingly fluent in Black history is to awaken from the slumber of an incomplete, biased, and often false American narrative that’s been drilled into most of our minds since we were young children. Since racism remains very much alive today, waking up is crucial and, from my experience, invigorating and teeming with possibilities for a more purposeful life.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
★★★★★ 5
This should be required reading for everyone..
Stamped From the Beginning discusses the history of racism and racist ideas in America. Kendi focuses on five main people who have made the biggest impact on racism and anti-racism in our history: Puritan minister Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, W.E.B. Du Bois, and legendary activist Angela Davis.
“When men oppress their fellow-men, the oppressor ever finds, in the character of the oppressed, a full justification for his oppression.” Douglass, amazingly, summed up the history of racist ideas in a single sentence.” - (Fredrick Douglass)
This was an incredibly powerful and educational book. I knew going into this book that the United States education system has failed at teaching the history of slavery, emancipation, Jim Crow, and the continued struggle. But it still amazed me at how much it doesn’t teach. With every single chapter I learned new things that should have been taught to me in school.
While this is a very large book filled with history, it was an easy read. Normally I would have read this book in a few days but instead I stretched it out over a month and a half. I read, reflected, took notes, did more research and I still know that I have a lot to learn. My book is now covered in sticky notes and I know I will be rereading this in the future because I know I missed stuff.
“That is what it truly means to think as an antiracist: to think there is nothing wrong with Black people, to think that racial groups are equal. There are lazy and unwise and harmful individuals of African ancestry. There are lazy and unwise and harmful individuals of European ancestry. There are industrious and wise and harmless individuals of European ancestry. There are industrious and wise and harmless individuals of African ancestry. But no racial group has ever had a monopoly on any type of human trait or gene—not now, not ever.”
This book changed the way I viewed the history of the United States. So much of this history has been glossed over by the education system, and other history books. This book should be required reading for everyone especially since the education system won’t teach us the true history of the United States. All I can say is, READ THIS BOOK!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Good Textbook
Format: Paperback
Good book. Slight tear to the cover but I just taped it. Worth it for the money I saved.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Delivered on time and in great condition
Format: Paperback
They delivered very quickly and book was in great condition. Thanks you!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great book
Format: Paperback
I have to say this book really helped me through my course . I wish that they would have a book & workbook all in 1 . Great purchase ! Yes, it’s a little pricey but it was worth it in the end .
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023