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iStorage datAshur User Guide Copyright © iStorage Limited, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners. Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Table of Contents Introduction LED Indicators How to change User PIN How to create a new User Pin How to configure the datAshur with Windows after a Complete reset How to unlock drive with User PIN How to lock the iStorage datAshur How to create an Admin PIN How to unlock with Admin PIN How to change Admin PIN How to reset the drive Frequently asked questions 3|Page 4 4 5 6 6-7 8 8 8-10 10 11 12 13-14 Rev 2.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the iStorage datAshur, a PIN activated, hardware encrypted USB flash drive. The iStorage datAshur uses military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption, which encrypts all data stored on the drive in real-time. The datAshur requires no software and is OS and host independent.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Note: Unless otherwise noted, all INSTRUCTION steps are performed when datAshur is not connected to a computer. The datAshur is shipped with a default User PIN of 1-1-2-2-3-3-4-4 and although it can be used straight out of the box with the default PIN, for security reasons, we highly recommend that a new User PIN be created immediately by following instructions under heading 2 “How to change User PIN”. 2.
iStorage datAshur User Guide 3. How to create a new User PIN A new encryption key is automatically created under the following circumstances: After hacking detection has been triggered by 10 successive failed attempts to unlock. Drive has been manually reset (see heading 10). When either of the above two scenarios occur, it will be necessary to set a new User PIN by following the instructions below.
iStorage datAshur User Guide 2. Unlock the datAshur drive by entering the new User PIN and connect to a computer 3. Right-click MY Computer and then click Manage. 4. In the Computer Management window, click “Disk Management”. In the “Disk Management” window, the datAshur drive is recognised as a removable device in raw format. 5. Do the following to make the drive recognised as a basic drive. Right-click Removable Raw drive, in the blank area under the unallocated section and the select “Format” 6.
iStorage datAshur User Guide 5. How to unlock drive with User PIN Once the User PIN is created, all data stored on the iStorage datAshur is encrypted, in hardware, to the AES 256-bit CBC specification. In order to access the data stored on the drive, you must first unlock the drive with your User PIN. Note: Once unlocked, the Green LED will blink for 30 seconds, within which time the drive needs to be connected to the USB port.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Admin PIN requirements: Must be between 7-15 digits in length Must not contain repeating numbers/letters, e.g., (3-3-3-3-3-3-3) Must not contain sequential numbers/letters, e.g., (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4-5-6), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1) If the drive has been reset or hacking detection has been triggered (i.e., no User or Admin PIN exist), the instructions below can be followed.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Figure 2 below shows the difference between pressing KEY button to set the User PIN vs setting the Admin PIN. 3 seconds User 3 seconds Administrator 1/4 sec Figure 2: Key entry for User/Admin mode selection 8. How to unlock with ADMIN PIN Entering the Admin PIN to unlock the drive will reset the User PIN. For security reasons, we recommend that a new User PIN be created immediately once the drive has been unlocked using the Admin PIN.
iStorage datAshur User Guide 9. How to change ADMIN PIN Changing the Admin PIN will reset the User PIN. For security reasons, we recommend that a new User PIN be created immediately once the drive has been unlocked using the Admin PIN. PIN requirements: Must be between 7-15 digits in length Must not contain repeating numbers/letters, e.g., (3-3-3-3-3-3-3) Must not contain sequential numbers/letters, e.g.
iStorage datAshur User Guide 11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS a. How to unlock drive if battery is dead Your iStorage datAshur is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery.
iStorage datAshur User Guide Therefore, the User PIN is deleted when: The Admin PIN is used to unlock the drive. A new User PIN will need to be created. When the Admin PIN is changed. A new User PIN will need to be created. iStorage Limited iStorage House 13 Alperton Lane Perivale, Middlesex UB6 8DH www.istorage-uk.com info@istorage-uk.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 8991-2620 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8991-6277 14 | P a g e Rev 2.
