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CSN256
CSN256
Secure any SATA hard drive with bullet proof encryption FIPS 140-2 certified Crypto Module
The Cipher Snap-In is another simple secured storage solution that combines the convenience of a removable drive system and the Addonics field proven CipherChain into a 5 1/4" drive rack. Once installed, any 3.5" SATA hard drive can be installed and removed from the Cipher rack like a VCR cassette. The hard drive inside the Cipher Rack is fully encrypted on the fly with bullet proof AES 256-bit encryption.
There is no special software to install or training required to use the Cipher Snap-In. Simply insert the Cipher key, load the drive into the Cipher Snap-In and lock the drive door to turn on the power. The hard drive operates just as if it is an ordinary drive with no measurable performance degradation as commonly experienced with software encryption. The hard drive inside the Cipher Snap-In can be used as a boot drive or as a secondary data drive. When used as a boot drive, system becomes unbootable without the Cipher key, thus making this a great solution for preventing any unauthorized system access.
The Cipher Snap-In comes in choice of models with a single CipherChain or Dual CipherChain. The extra CipherChain module in the Dual Cipher Snap-In model can be used to secure an additional internal hard drive, an internal RAID volume or any removable SATA drive system. Alternatively, the dual CipherChain modules can be daisy chained to add further security with the two factors authentication on the same hard drive mounted inside the Cipher Snap-In..
Cipher Snap-In installed into 5.25" bay of desktop tower
Dual Cipher Snap-In installed into 5.25" bay of desktop tower
close up view of the Cipher Snap-In (shown with dual CipherChain modules installed)
The entire unit is designed to fit inside a standard 5 1/4" drive bay
Simple to use
Similar to all other Addonics encryption products, the Cipher Snap-In is a pure hardware solution. This means that there is no software to run, no driver to install and no password to remember. There is very little user training required to use the Cipher Snap-In. All the user needs to insert the correct Cipher key to the Cipher Snap-In to gain access to the encrypted SATA hard drive. The same hard drive can also be accessed by another system that is equipped with Cipher Snap-In, CipherChain, Diamond Cipher or Ruby Cipher using the same Cipher key.
Security
Cipher Snap-In is a full disk encryption solution. This means that the boot sector, partition table and all the information in the drive are encrypted. If the encrypted SATA drive is stolen and is connected to another system, the drive will appear as a brand new drive with no trace of any data. The AES 256-bit encryption provided by the Cipher Snap-In is considered as the highest level of encryption standard, secure enough to protect classified information designated as Top Secret.
Performance
The Cipher Snap-In encrypts and decrypts data on the fly using a NIST & CSE certified cryptographic AES engine. Unlike software encryption product which depends on the system CPU to encrypt and decrypt the data, the hardware encryption in the Cipher Snap-In does not have impact to CPU utilization. This leaves the system CPU to perform all its computing task at normal speed without any performance degradation to the applications and the hard drives.
Cipher key
The AES 256-bit Cipher key used for the encryption/decryption in the Cipher Snap-In is the same Cipher key as used in the Addonics CipherChain, CipherChain-E, CipherChain ExpressCard, Diamond Cipher or Ruby Cipher drive kit. As a result, you can share the same encryption key to operate on the storage device that has been encrypted by either the CipherChain, CipherChain-E, Diamond Cipher or Ruby Cipher drive kit. You may also order Cipher keys with the same key codes when you order multiple Cipher Snap-In or extra Cipher keys. You may also re-programmed the Cipher keys to other codes using the optional key management system or sending the keys to Addonics for the re-programming service at no charge.
Product Features
- Great for the following applications:
- Secure a system from unauthorized access
- Prevent sensitive data from unauthorized access when the storage device is lost or stolen
- Shipping or transporting storage devices containing sensitive data
- Using the extra CipherChain module in the Dual Cipher Snap-In to encrypt
- a RAID volume inside the system or
- an additional internal hard drive or
- an additional removable drive storage system such as the Addonics Drive Cartridge Systems or Mobile Rack with SATA connection
- Choice of models with single or dual CipherChains
- Supports encrypting the following storage devices:
- SATA I / II / III hard drive in 3.5" form factor
- SATA I / II / III hard drive or SSD in 2.5" form factor using the optional Addonics Snap-In 25 adapter.
- AES 256-bit encryption that is FIPS 140-2, NIST & CSE certified- the highest level of encryption standard
- FIPS 140-2 certified Crypto Module.
- Full disk encryption. No traceable data when the encrypted drive is connected to any system
- No training required. Encryption/decryption via a hardware key
, just like using a regular key to open a door.
- Drive is added or removed from system like a VCR cassette
- Hot swappable*, hard drive can be removed or add to the system without restarting*
- Suspension mount to protect against vibration and shock
- Point to point Serial ATA connection, no cable to connect hard drive to system
- High performance - up to 150 MB/sec
- OS independent - can be used on any system
CSN256
Cipher Snap-In
Cipher Snap-In  |
1 pair of AES 256-bit Cipher keys
model: AAENKEY256-2
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