About This Guide; Quick Start; About My Device; How Is This Different Than A Regular Usb Drive - Kingston Technology IRONKEY D500SM User Manual

About This Guide (06012023)

IronKeyTM D500SM is a Managed drive that requires a device license and can be
managed by SafeConsole. SafeConsole is a secure cloud or on-premises management
platforms that allow your organization to centrally manage compatible USB (Universal
Serial Bus) storage devices easily and efficiently.
This guide will explain how to setup and initialize a D500SM drive on a SafeConsole to
be a managed drive.

Quick Start

Windows 11, 10 & macOS 10.15.x – 13.x.x
1. Plug the device into your computer's USB port.
2. When the Device Setup window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. If this
window does not appear, open it manually:
• Windows: Start > This PC > IronKey Unlocker > IronKey.exe
• macOS: Find er > IRONKEY > IronKey.app
3. When Device Setup is complete, you can move your important files to the IRONKEY
SECURE FILES USB drive, and they will be automatically encrypted.
Some Windows systems prompt to restart after you first plug in your device. You can
safely close that prompt without restarting - no new drivers or software are installed.

About My Device

IronKey D500SM USB 3.0 is a portable flash drive with built-in password security and
data encryption. It is designed with advanced AES 256-bit encryption and other features
that enhance mobile data security. Now you can safely carry your files and data with
you wherever you go.

How Is This Different Than a Regular USB Drive?

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification - The IronKey D500SM is a FIPS-certified device, so
you can feel confident that you're complying with regulatory requirements.
Hardware Encryption – The Advanced Encryption Controller in your device
protects your data with the same level of protection as highly classified government
information. This security technology feature is always on and cannot be disabled.
Password-Protected - Device access is secured using password protection. Do not
share your password with anyone so that even if your device is lost or stolen, no one else
can access your data.
Device Reset - If the Advanced Encryption Controller detects physical tampering, or if
the number of consecutive incorrect password attempts exceeds 10 attempts, the
device will initiate a reset sequence. Important - When a device is reset, all onboard
data will be erased, and the device returns to factory settings - so remember your