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Summary of Contents for ST Electronics DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300
- Page 1 DISKCRYPT MOBILE DCM300 USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: User Manual
No part of this material may be reproduced, transcribed, used or disclosed to any third party in any form or by any means, without the written permission of ST Electronics (Info-Security) Pte Ltd. Trademarks DigiSAFE logo and DiskCrypt are either trademarks or registered trademarks of ST Electronics (Info-Security) Pte Ltd in Singapore and/or in other countries. - Page 4 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B This page has been left blank intentionally...
- Page 5 USB 1.1/2.0 and Firewire 400/800 operating specifications. ST Electronics (Info-Security) accepts no liability for any loss of data or the inability of DiskCrypt Mobile to work with equipment that are not compatible with the above operating specifications.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Contents About this Guide ..........1 Introduction ............2 2.1. About DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 2.2. DCM300 Connection Ports 2.3. Checklist 2.4. Specifications Installation ............5 Installing a hard drive Connecting DCM300 to a computer via USB port... - Page 7 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B AMENDMENT RECORD AMDT NO. AFFECTED PAGE(S) ECN/DCR NO. EFFECTIVE DATE...
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Page 8: About This Guide
1. About this Guide This guide is designed to provide step-by-step instructions for installation of DigiSAFE DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 and as a reference for its operation and usage. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS GUIDE CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. -
Page 9: Introduction
2. Introduction 2.1. About DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 Congratulations on your purchase of DigiSAFE DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300. DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 represents the most advanced secure Mobile storage solution today, utilizing smart card authentication technology and AES 128/256 bits full disk encryption. With DiskCrypt Mobile, you can enjoy Mobile storage with the speed and convenience of both USB 2.0 and Firewire 400/800 in a compact form factor, and be assured that your data is... -
Page 10: Dcm300 Connection Ports
Mini-USB Firewire 400/800 receptacle 9pin receptacle 2.3. Checklist The following items are included with DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300. If you discover any missing items, please contact your distributor/retailer. 1 x DigiSAFE DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 1 x USB Y cable ... -
Page 11: Specifications
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 2.4. Specifications Drive compatibility 2.5” SATA 9.5mm height drives (any capacity) Bus Interface USB 2.0 Firewire 400/800 Physical SATA 22 pin connector USB mini-B receptacle Firewire 9-pin receptacle ... -
Page 12: Installation
ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 3. Installation To use DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300, simply remove the bottom cover and install your 2.5” SATA hard drive by connecting it to the 22pin SATA connector within. Detailed step-by- step instructions are provided in this section. -
Page 13: Connecting Dcm300 To A Computer Via Usb Port
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Connecting DCM300 to a computer via USB port Once your hard drive is installed in DCM300, you are ready to use it with your computer. To connect DCM300 to your computer via USB, follow these easy steps: 1. -
Page 14: Connecting Dcm300 To A Computer Via Firewire Ports
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Connecting DCM300 to a computer via Firewire ports To connect DCM300 to your computer via Firewire ports, follow these easy steps: 1. Insert the Firewire connector to your computer‟s Firewire port. If your computer supports Firewire 800 with a 9 pin port available, you will first need a 9-to-9 pin Firewire cable. -
Page 15: Daisy Chaining Dcm300
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Daisy chaining DCM300 Two Firewire ports are available on DCM300 to allow daisy chaining of two or more DCM300s and/or other Firewire-enabled hard drives. To daisy chain, simply refer to the following configuration: Configuration 1: Connecting to a host computer that supports Firewire 800... -
Page 16: Using The Built-In Keypad
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Using the built-in keypad The built-in keypad allows you to enter/change your PIN (refer to Section 4 on AuthenticationAuthenticationAuthentication and Section 7 on changing PIN). It works on Formattato: Tipo di carattere: Verdana the principle of capacitive sensing to provide a better user experience and can detect the presence of a touch on the button. -
Page 17: Using An Ac Power Adapter
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Using an AC Power Adapter DCM300 is designed to be powered by USB or Firewire bus (if you are connecting to a Firewire host). However, due to variances of your PC‟s hardware, the host power supply may be inadequate at times. -
Page 18: Authentication
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Authentication DCM300 requires users to authenticate themselves via two-factor authentication before they are granted access to the installed drive. In order to do so, users must have the included smart card (something you have) and its associated PIN (something you know). -
Page 19: Setting Up The Drive
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 5 Setting up the drive After you have successfully authenticated yourself to DCM300, drive access will be granted. The connected drive will then present itself to the operating system as a removable drive. Please wait for a few seconds for this process to fully complete. The mounting duration depends on your drive and operating system. -
Page 20: Disconnecting Dcm300
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 6 Disconnecting DCM300 CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that all active applications are closed before shutting down DCM300. To disconnect DCM300, follow your operating system‟s proper device removal process. Windows XP 1. Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware Icon in your system tray. -
Page 21: Smart Card Security Features
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 7 Smart Card Security Features You can perform certain smart card related security functions with DCM300. These functions are only available before/during authentication. The following functions are available. CAUTION: Smart Card security administrative functions... -
Page 22: Administrative Mode
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Administrative Mode You may enter Administrative mode with DCM300. In this mode, you can change the Admin PIN, initialize a DigiSAFE smart card so as to use it with DCM300, and enable/disable the smart card lockout mode. Additional DigiSAFE smart cards may be purchased from STEE-InfoSec. - Page 23 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 7.2.2 Toggle Smart Card Lockout mode (only for DCM300-256bit from 07/2011) DCM300 allows the user to choose between 2 Smart Card Lockout modes. This controls the behavior of DCM300 when the smart card is removed after authentication. There are 2 supported modes: 1.
- Page 24 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 7.2.3 Change Admin PIN The Admin PIN provides a layer of protection around your DCM300 unit to deter others from unauthorized usage of your DiskCrypt Mobile. It is recommended that you change the default factory Admin PIN to another one that only you know. To change your Admin PIN, follow these steps: 1.
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Page 25: Optional Accessories
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 8 Optional Accessories DigiSAFE DCM Management Software (DMS) DigiSAFE DCM Management Software (DMS) provides a way for enterprises to manage their own smart cards for usage with DiskCrypt Mobile. System administrators may also use this software to back up the encryption keys that are pre-loaded in the two smart cards, shipped with DCM300. -
Page 26: Helpful Information
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 9 Helpful Information Partitioning and formatting your hard drive In order to use a new hard drive with DCM300, you will have to partition and format the drive. Follow these steps to do so: CAUTION: Performing partition and format operations will erase all data in the drive. -
Page 27: Care And Handling
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 10 Care and Handling The following are some important information on the proper care and handling of DCM300. Please take a moment to review these instructions. As with any storage solution, it is recommended that the data of the connected drive be backed up regularly. -
Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUE B 11 Frequently Asked Questions What is DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300? DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 is a secure hard disk enclosure for 2.5” SATA hard drives. It provides access control via two-factor authentication and data-at-rest security via hardware-based full disk encryption. - Page 29 Does encryption decrease drive performance? No. The on-the-fly hardware encryption engine in DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 runs so fast and transparently on the SATA interface, such that it does NOT incur any performance overhead, nor require any additional CPU resources.
- Page 30 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B What happens if I lose my smart card? The smart cards included contain the encryption key of the installed drive. The key is protected by your PIN, and hence it is inherently secure as long as your PIN is not compromised.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B 12 Troubleshooting In the event that your DCM300 does not function properly, please refer to the following checklist to find out what the problem is. If further technical support is required, please contact your DiskCrypt Mobile reseller or STEE-InfoSec Technical Support at... - Page 32 G-P6019-TM001 ST Electronics (Info-Security) ISSUE B Problem Query Possible reason and remedy The drive is not Is the file system When using an existing drive in a new recognized. supported by the operating system, ensure that the file operating system? system used by the drive is compatible with the new operating system.
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