Kingston Technology IronKey D500S USB flash drive 16 GB USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

The IKD500S/16GB is a 16GB IronKey D500S Series Hardware-Encrypted USB Flash Drive manufactured by Kingston. It is an ultra-secure, military-grade storage drive designed for government, military, and enterprise environments that handle classified data and demand elite levels of information security.

Below are the complete, comprehensive technical specifications for this 16GB model:

⚙️ Performance & Core Architecture

• Storage Capacity: 16 GB

• Host Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also backwards compatible with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, and USB 2.0)

• Physical Connector: USB Type-A (Male)

• Internal Storage Technology: FLASH - NAND (TLC)

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Read Speed: Up to 260 MB/s

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Write Speed: Up to 190 MB/s

• USB 2.0 Data Speed (Legacy): Up to 30 MB/s Read / 20 MB/s Write

🛡️ Security, Encryption & Compliance

• Encryption Type: Hardware-based, real-time Full-Disk Encryption (FDE)

• Cryptographic Algorithm: Military-grade XTS-AES 256-bit encryption

• Security Certifications: FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated (Certificate #5029 featuring strict NIST cryptographic enhancements)

• Physical Security: Rugged zinc alloy casing designed for penetration attack protection. The internal cavity is completely epoxy-filled to make physical tampering or reverse-engineering impossible without destroying the components.

• Malware Protection: Built-in immunity defenses against BadUSB firmware attacks.

• Supply Chain Compliance: Fully TAA (Trade Agreements Act) and CMMC Compliant, designed and assembled in the USA with a secure, trusted supply chain.

🔑 Advanced Access & Password Management

• Multi-Password Options: Supports independent Admin, User, and One-Time Recovery password roles. Admins can reset forgotten user credentials or set up a temporary recovery pass.

• Complex or Passphrase Modes: Allows standard complex character entry or Passphrase mode (supporting sentences, lyrics, or multiple words ranging from 10 to 128 characters long).

• Dual Hidden Partition Layout: An industry-first feature allowing administrators to construct two custom-sized, secure hidden file stores that remain completely invisible unless authorized correctly.

• Emergency Self-Destruct: Includes a Crypto-Erase Password feature. Entering this emergency code immediately destroys all onboard cryptographic keys, permanently erasing all stored information and resetting the drive back to factory defaults.

• Read-Only Capabilities: Supports temporary, session-based Read-Only modes for both users and admins, as well as an Admin-enforced Global Read-Only mode to isolate the device from malware on untrusted host terminals.

🌡️ Environmental & Physical Ratings

• Ingress Protection Rating: IP67 Certified (completely dustproof and waterproof against water submersion up to 1 meter/3.3 feet)

• Durability Standard: MIL-STD-810F rated for military-grade shock, vibration, and impact/crush resilience.

• Thermal Management: Automatic drive self-testing upon bootup; features built-in thermal safety mechanisms that gracefully shut the drive down if over-temperature or over-voltage conditions are detected.

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 79.50 mm x 20.00 mm x 10.00 mm

• Warranty: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty paired with free hardware technical support.