Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB
Brand: Kingston | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: KING-IKD500S256GB | Part #: IKD500S/256GB | MPN: IKD500S/256GB
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About the Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB
The Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB from Kingston is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated hardware-encrypted USB drive engineered for government, defense, and regulated enterprise data protection at 256GB capacity. Available in brand new condition. Kingston storage systems products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Kingston |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | KING-IKD500S256GB |
| Part Number | IKD500S/256GB |
| Condition | New |
| Product Line | IronKey D500S |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) |
| Connector | USB Type-A |
| Encryption Standard | XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption |
| Security Certification | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (pending validation) |
| Password Roles | Admin, User, and One-Time Recovery Password |
| Brute Force Protection | Crypto-erase triggered after configurable consecutive failed login attempts |
| Read-Only Mode | Admin-configurable enforced read-only mode for User sessions |
| Physical Protection | Tamper-evident epoxy-filled casing; titanium-coated stainless steel housing |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 (immersion up to 4 feet / 1.2 meters for 60 minutes) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) |
| Read Speed | Up to 310 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Key Generation | FIPS-certified True Random Number Generator (TRNG); drive-unique encryption key |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS (software-free operation) |
| Software Requirement | None — all authentication and encryption handled on-device |
| Dimensions | 77.9 mm x 21.9 mm x 12 mm (with cap) |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized portable USB flash drive |
| Compliance Standards | TAA Compliant; FIPS 140-3 Level 3; supports CMMC, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST SP 800-171 deployment scenarios |
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB
What does the Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB do?
the Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB?
Key specifications for the Kingston IronKey D500S 256GB Hardware-Encrypted USB: new condition; manufacturer Kingston; product line IronKey D500S; capacity 256GB; interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A); connector USB Type-A; encryption standard XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption. Manufacturer part number IKD500S/256GB. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.