User’s Manual®

www.istorage-uk.com10Password ManagementChanging the Admin PasswordThis section provides information about managing your password in the Admin Mode an

www.istorage-uk.com11Adding a new User PasswordYou can add a new User Password by doing the following:Enter the Admin Mode (refer to page 9 for detail

www.istorage-uk.com12Setting the Unattended Auto Lock FeatureTo protect against unauthorized access if the drive is unlocked and unattended, the diskA

www.istorage-uk.com13iStorage diskAshur Brute Force ProtectionWhat is Brute Force Attack?A brute force attack is a method of defeating a cryptographic

www.istorage-uk.com14Setting a Self Destruct PasswordThe diskAshur has the ability to set a password that will reset the encryption key if needed. By

www.istorage-uk.com15Completely resetting the diskAshurIf you forget all the User Passwords or Admin Passwords, you can perform a complete reset to re

www.istorage-uk.com16In the Computer Manage window, click 5. Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, the diskAshur is recognized as an unknow

www.istorage-uk.com17Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating SystemBe sure to save and close all the les on your diskAshur before

www.istorage-uk.com18TroubleshootingThis section contains troubleshooting information for the diskAshur. Ifyou encounter any of the following problems

www.istorage-uk.com19Q: How do I use the diskAshur without a password?A: As a full disk encryption product, the diskAshur can never be usedwithout a p

Table of ContentsAbout the iStorage diskAshur Secure Hard Drive 4Package contents 4iStorage diskAshur button panel 5iStorage diskAshur - Getting

www.istorage-uk.com20One Year Warranty:iStorage offers a 1-year warranty on the iStorage diskAshur against defects in materials and workm

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www.istorage-uk.com4About the iStorage diskAshur Secure Hard DrivePackage contentsiStorage diskAshur drive with • integrated USB cableTravel pouch• US

www.istorage-uk.com5iStorage diskAshur button panelThe “Cancel” button can be used to:Cancel current operation• Return to the previous step when you k

www.istorage-uk.com6iStorage diskAshur - Getting StartedBefore you beginBe sure to review the following information before you begin to use the diskAs

www.istorage-uk.com7Connecting the diskAshur with USB Y-CableIf the indicator light does not power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-

www.istorage-uk.com8Using the iStorage diskAshurEntering and exiting the Standby Mode, Admin Mode, and User ModeEntering the Standby ModeThe Standby M

www.istorage-uk.com9Entering the Admin ModeNote: The diskAshur cannot be recognized by the operating system in the Admin Mode.To enter the Admin Mode,