Rocstor Commander 2U3
Encrypted external HDDs/SSDs with FW800 and USB 3.0
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on January 11, 2011 at 2:59 pmRocsecure, a division of Rocstorage, Inc., is announcing its COMMANDER 2U3 encrypted external hard drives.
The COMMANDER 2 Pocket Drives deliver security, performance, and reliability. Designed and engineered in USA to meet the needs of secure mobile data storage market, The COMMANDER 2U3 2.5" external hard drive is also compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
The Rocsecure Commander 2 Ruggedized external pocket mobile hard drives are industry’s most versatile, Realâ€?Time, Hardware Encrypted storage solution available. FIPS (US Federal Information Processing Standard) 140â€?2 Level 3 Cryptographic Engine validated for Physical Security.
Commander 2U3, with USB3.0 and FireWire 800 interfaces offers security�sensitive users a wide range of NIST certified DES (Data Encryption Standard) and AES encrypted algorithms. Commander 2.5" ultra�slim drives are designed with AES�256 bit real�time hardware data encryption security performance which effectively intercept, interpret, translate and relay SATA data commands to and from disk drives in real�Time. Commander product lines are designed with new shock�absorbent Damper Strip protection.
Additionally, the encryption contains ECB, which is one of the most secure encryption modes. This drive is both bus�powered and bootable. The new COMMANDER 2U3 with key�Token authentication Pocket Drives contain a 2.5" SATA drive mechanism, with up to 5,000Mbits/sec transfer speeds and silent operation.
Design Technology
The first of its kind in Ruggedized design, The COMMANDER 2 series Pocket Drives are designed to satisfy the sophisticated Military and Government requirements, and they provide unprecedented quality for the consumer as well. The COMMANDER 2U3, with its High Speed USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 is compatible with Mac and Microsoft Windows OS.
The ruggedized and enduring Aluminum chamber and shock�absorbent (patent in process) casing protect the drive against impact damage, accidental drops and bumps. These outstanding design features prolong product life and protect data integrity under toughest working environments.
Range of Applications
Operating with Mac OS, Linux and Windows, this external drive offers storage capacities ranging from 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Solid State (DDS) and 320GB to 750GB (HDD) as well as plug�and�play capability with hard drive speeds of up to 7,200rpm. This allows users to back up or archive valuable data, large video files and digital photo collections.
Special Features
- Ruggedized Pocket size external storage drive
- Encryption: AES�256 bit, ECB Mode; NIST and 140�2 Level 3 Cryptographic Engine validated; Hardware based (not a software imbeded in a chip; Real�Time (No, down time in encryption or decryption); No software is required; Independent of Operationg Systems
- Tough Aluminum Casing
- Enhanced Shock�Absorbent casing despite its small size
- Incorporates SATA Hard Drive
- USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connections
- Bus powered and bootable
- Speeds up to 5,000 Mega Bytes per second
- Compatibility � Mac or Windows or Linux
- Includes all necessary cables
Specifications
- Encryption: AES�256 Bit Real�Time Hardware encryption
- Authentication: Digital Keys
- Hard Disk Drives: 320GB, 500GB, 640GB and 750GB
- Solid State Drives: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB
- Rotational Speeds: available with 5,400 or 7,200 rpm HDD and 250 MB/sec SSD
- Interface: FireWire 800 1394b and High Speed USB 3.0 (2.0 compatible)
- Transfer Rates: Up to 800MB/s FireWire 800, and up to 5,000MB/s USB 3.
- Dimensions: ~2.95 x 5x 0.63 (0.75) inch ~75 x 12.7 x 16 (19) mm
- Weight: ~0.5 lb (~0.2Kg) or less
System Requirements
- Mac or PC computers with USB 3.0 (or 2.0) or FireWire 800 or 400
- Apple: PowerPC or Intel Core Duo processor
- PC: 266MHz or faster Intel or equivalent processor
- Recommended Memory: 512MB RAM
Operating System requirements
- Apple: PowerPC or Intel Core Duo processor running Mac OS 9, X or Snow Leopard
- PC: Microsoft, Windows, 2000, Me, XP, Vista or Windows 7
Power Requirements
- USB Bus Power
Availability
Commander 2U3 series will be available at the end of February 2011, through distribution and reseller channels domestically and internationally.