The Kingston 16GB IronKey Keypad 200 USB-A 3.2 Flash Drivefrom Kingston 16GB IronKey Keypad 200 USB-A 3.2 Flash Driveis an OS-independent hardware-encrypted USB drive with an alphanumeric keypad for user-friendly PIN access. Built with a capacity of 16GB, it features XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified for military-grade security. On the physical level, its circuits are covered by a layer of epoxy that makes it virtually impossible to remove components without damaging them.

There is also a Multi-PIN option, which lets the keypad be used to create a PIN for admins or users. After ten consecutive failed user login attempts, the drive will lock, and after 10 consecutive failed admin login attempts, Brute Force attack protection will crypto-erase the drive, destroy the data forever, and reset it. Also provided are two levels of Read-Only modes, which can be set depending if you're an admin or a user.

Kingston's IronKey Keypad 200 connects to your host system using a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 interface that delivers read speeds of up to 145 MB/s and write speeds of up to 115 MB/s. It is powered by an internal rechargeable battery.

16GB Storage Capacity    Max Read Speed: 145 MB/s    Max Write Speed: 115 MB/s    USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Interface    XTS-AES Hardware Encryption    FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Encryption    Enforced Alphanumeric PIN    Multi-PIN (Admin and User) Option    IP57 Rated    OS Independent

The KP200 now meets the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 military-grade security specifications published by NIST. This is an enhanced version of the FIPS 140-2 specifications that further enhances the drive's security capabilities and tamper-resistance. It includes XTS-AES 256-bit encryption along with Brute Force and BadUSB attack protection with digitally signed firmware. Its circuitry is covered by a layer of special epoxy that makes it virtually impossible to remove components without damaging them; this tough epoxy stops attacks against the semiconductor components.

With the KP200 utilizing a rechargeable battery, the keypad can be used to unlock the drive without using any software, and then plug it into any system that supports a USB-A mass storage device. This gives users the most flexibility across different platform types and operating systems.

Users have the option to set up a User or an Admin/User mode. Admin can be used to restore a User PIN and provide access to the drive should the User PIN be forgotten or if the drive is locked after reaching the maximum of 10 User login attempts.

Both Admin and User can set a session-based Read-Only mode to protect the drive from malware on untrusted systems. Admin can also set a Global Read-Only mode that sets the drive in Read-Only mode until reset.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work on a laptop for media storage for editing editing, 422 10 bit ?

A: It would not be recommended to use the Samsung 256GB USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive (Blue) as a drive to edit 10-bit 4:2:2 videos from. The sustained speeds will not be fast enough and the drive would overheat. Instead of this flash drive, I would suggest an SSD with higher read/write speeds such as the Samsung 1TB T7 Shield Portable SSD (Black), B&H # SAMUPE1T0SAM.

Q: 2. Does this drive need formatting for macOS Monterey?

A: Yes, you would need to reformat the Kingston 2TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive in disk utility for seamless compatibility in macOS Monterey.

Q: 3. Is this drive USB 2.0 usable, at slower speeds?

A: Since this is usb 3.0 it will work at usb 2.0 speed. No proble,m!

Q: 4. Can i use this storage with sony a9 ii usb c port?

A: No, the Sony a9 II Mirrorless Camera cannot connect directly to a USB drive without a computer. It cannot connect directly to the Samsung 256GB USB 3.1 Type-C Flash Drive.

Q: 5. Where is this manufactured?

A: This product is made in Malaysia.

Q: 6. Can you use this for the mixpre recorders?

A: Yes, the SanDisk 512GB Ultra Luxe USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Flash Drive can be connected to the USB type-A port on Sound Devices MixPre II series or to a USB hub connected to the USB Type-A port. The MixPre II has the ability to auto-copy recorded data from the SD card to a formatted USB Type-A flashdrive.

Q: 7. What are the transfer rates?

A: The rates that are being advertised on the Kingston's website for the Kingston 64GB DataTraveler Exodia Flash Drive is about 200 MB/s read 60MB/s write.

Q: 8. Wondering if I can use this as a backup for my HP laptop. I have a Toshiba drive that will not do a whole Disc backup even though there is enough space on the Toshiba to do it. Will this work?

A: The Kingston 2TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive can be used to backup most drives. But if you are backing up the complete drive, the Kingston drive needs to be large enough. And you need the correct software to back up all that is on the laptop.

Q: 9. what is the write speed?

A: The manufacturer does not specify a write speed.

Q: 10. Does this product have an international lifetime warranty. does the warranty cover in Israel ?

A: This USB drive has a 5 year US warranty.