iStorage diskashur PRO SSD User Manual page 17

Q: Do I require 'Admin Rights' for the diskAshur PRO SSD to work?
A: No, since the diskAshur PRO SSD does not require any software to be installed and the encryption/decryption is
performed in Hardware on the drive itself, "Admin Rights" are not required.
Q: Why do the LEDs blink BLUE,
A: When you first plug the drive in, it does a self-test on the encryption components of the drive. If any
component fails the test, the LED will stop on RED and the drive will not function.
Q: What is FIPS 140-2?
A: This is a government standard to accredit cryptographic modules. The government regulates certain
industries that collect, store and/or transfer sensitive data to use security that meets this standard. For a
general explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIPS_140-2
Q: What kind of speed can be expected out of this drive?
A: USB speed will be affected by a variety of factors (USB type – 1, 2 or 3, Host controller, Driver version, hard drive
read/write speeds, Operating System). On average, if using a USB 3.0 port, speeds should be from 80+ MB/s for a newer
rotating drive and 250+ MB/s for a newer SSD version. If you are experiencing lower than expected speeds, check to
make sure you have the latest host controller driver available. If you are getting considerably less, make sure that you are
plugged into a USB 3 port. USB 3 ports use a blue center contact.
Q: Is there any way to recover my data if I forget the PIN?
A: If an Admin PIN has been previously set, the Admin PIN can be used to unlock the drive and recover the data. If you forget
the PIN and do not have an Admin PIN, the drive can be re-set so it can be used again, but the data cannot be recovered.
Q: Why does the LED indicate an error when I try to change the PIN?
A: PIN requirements for this drive must meet a minimum security level. There are several combinations that are not allowed,
such as, all repeating numbers, sequential number going up or down. The PIN must also be a minimum of 7 digits and
cannot be longer than 16 digits.
RED and GREEN after I plug the drive in?
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