

Yes, it goes without saying that no one would say no to a really blazing fast hardware encrypted drive but to most people interested in such a product data safety/security/encryption is what truly comes first and here's where the D元 FE is a clear winner. Performance of course is not the primary concern of people looking to get their hands on a hardware encrypted drive. Of course, this was quite unexpected at first (in the specifications sheet it clearly mentions blazing fast speeds) from a SATA III SSD capable of speeds up to 550-460MB/s but when i saw the dual-crypto engine configuration used by this particular model (which means data is encrypted not just once but twice prior to getting written on the drive itself) everything fell in place (DataLocker also verified this – a new model is on the works so I’m curious to see how well that does in this area). Included with the D元 is a USB cable.Today's review makes clear that the DataLocker D元 FE (FIPS Edition) is not only the most unique/impressive portable SSD to make its way to the lab (and by far) but unfortunately also the slowest one. While the D元 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux, it comes pre-formatted for Windows NTFS, but also supports HFS, EXT, and FAT. It has a minimum power requirement of 5V and 1A of current that is drawn from the USB port. The D元 connects to your system using a USB 3.0 connection which is also USB 2.0 compatible. Additional security is provided through DataLocker Link technology, which allows a D元 to be paired to a specific computer, which further helps prevent unauthorized data access. The touchscreen keypad itself is alphanumeric and backlit, allowing users to create strong passwords for increased security.

The D元 also features a rotating keypad that helps prevent surface analysis for fingerprint or pattern examination and a self-destruct mode that wipes the encryption key after a customizable set number of failed password attempts.

This helps to make the D元 platform independent. It also features a built-in LCD touchscreen, allowing users to perform virtually all processes using the LCD interface. Designed for those who need drive security, the 500GB D元 Encrypted External USB 3.0 Hard Drive from Data Locker is a 500GB external hard drive that utilizes 256-bit AES encryption in XTS mode to fully encrypt your drive's contents.
