Kingston 256GB IronKey D500S FIPS 140-3 Lvl 3 AES-256

USB flash drive · 256 GB · 240 MB/s · USB Type-A

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Type USB flash drive
Capacity 256 GB
Speed 240 MB/s
Standard USB Type-A

Kingston 256GB IronKey D500S FIPS 140-3 Lvl 3 AES-256 is a USB pen drive with 256 GB, reading at up to 240 MB/s. It came out in 2023.

Released: 2023-09-11

Specifications

Key specs

Type: USB flash drive
Capacity: 256 GB
Speed: 240 MB/s
Standard: USB Type-A
Released: 2023-09-11
Part number: IKD500S/256GB
EAN / UPC: 0740617334715

Performance

Capacity: 256 GB
Device interface: USB Type-A
USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Read speed: 240 MB/s
Write speed: 170 MB/s
Compatible operating systems: Windows 11, 10, macOS 12.x – 15.x, Linux Kernel 4.4+

Design

Form factor: Cap
Product colour: Black
Housing material: Zinc
Protection features: Crash proof, Dust resistant, Shock resistant, Vibration proof, Waterproof
LED indicators: Yes
Key ring: Yes
International Protection (IP) code: IP67
Waterproof up to: 1.2 m
Certification: IP67

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Security

Password protection: Yes
Security algorithms: 256-bit AES-XTS, FIPS 140-3
Hardware encryption: Yes
Read-only function: Yes
Brute-force attack defence: Yes
Fast secure erase: Yes
User and admin roles: Yes
Management features: Password reset

Weight & dimensions

Width: 20 mm
Depth: 79.5 mm
Height: 10 mm
Weight: 50 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 85 °C

Other features

Compliance certificates: Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

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About this product

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated, XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-encrypted with trusted supply chain Kingston IronKey™ D500S best-in-class USB flash drive features military-grade and CMMC-compliant security to safeguard classified data. It is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated with new enhancements from NIST for stronger security and attack protections. It features a rugged zinc casing that is waterproof*, dustproof*, shock and vibration resistant**, crush resistant and epoxy filled. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, D500S is the world’s first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated drive with a TAA-compliant trusted supply chain. The best-in-class Kingston IronKey™ D500S USB flash drive features flagship military-grade hardware-based XTS-AES 256-bit encryption that makes IronKey the most trusted brand to safeguard classified information with CMMC compliance. It is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated with new enhancements from NIST requiring secure microprocessor upgrades for stronger security and attack protections for government and military uses. Governments and enterprises need to establish new drive policies with the latest security standard defined by NIST.

Datasheet (PDF)

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Type	USB flash drive	USB flash drive	USB flash drive	USB flash drive
Capacity	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB
Speed	240 MB/s	240 MB/s	220 MB/s	220 MB/s
Standard	USB Type-A	USB Type-A	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
Released	2023	2023	2026	2026