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iStorage Kanguru Defender Elite30™ USB 3.0 512GB| Secure Flash Drive | FIPS 197 Certified, 256-bit AES hardware encryption (XTS Mode) | TAA Compliant|

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Price history of iStorage Kanguru Defender Elite30™ USB 3.0 512GB| Secure Flash Drive | FIPS 197 Certified, 256-bit AES hardware encryption (XTS Mode) | TAA Compliant| over the last 3 months
DatePrice
1 August 2026£518
3 August 2026£518
18 August 2026£518
16 September 2026£518
23 September 2026£518
26 September 2026£512
26 September 2026£427
30 September 2026£427
1 October 2026£427

Product Information

The Kanguru Defender Elite30™ USB3.0 flash drive is loaded with security features and convenience. With a physical write protect switch, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, Superspeed USB3.0 interface and remote management capabilities, this is one impressive flash drive. The SuperSpeed USB3.0 makes the Kanguru Defender Elite30 one of the fastest drives on the market with data transfer read speeds of up to 140MB per second and write speeds of up to 40MB per second. The convenient physical write protect switch enables the user to quickly switch back and forth between read only and read/write modes to prevent overwriting files if desired.

Product Description

The new Defender Elite30™ is our newest addition to the Kanguru Defender line, and provides an unparalleled combination of features. Scheduled to launch in April of 2014, it boasts super-fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds, military grade hardware encryption, a physical write protect switch and remote management capabilities.This USB flash drive is loaded with security features and convenience.

AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption

Hardware encryption is the backbone of the Defender Elite30's security, providing top tier performance unmatched by software encryption solutions. In addition, Password matching and security functions are contained in the cryptographic chip, meaning that the encryption can't be circumvented, further ensuring your data is secure.

On-board Anti Virus

Every Kanguru Defender Elite30 comes with an integrated onboard anti-virus (30-day FREE trial). Built into the drive, this feature prevents the Kanguru Defender Elite30 from being used as a vehicle for transporting viruses and malware. The anti-virus can also be used to scan the host computer(s), in effect becoming a portable anti-virus solution for every PC you work on.

Remotely Manageable

Using Kanguru Remote Management Console (KRMC), this optional feature gives you the ability to control your Defender Elite30 flash drive(s) along with other Kanguru USB drives from anywhere in the world. Remotely delete drives that have been lost or stolen, manage passwords (strength, updates and remote resets), and ensure drives are in compliance with set security policies and much more.

Advanced Features:

- 256-bit AES Hardware Encrypted, USB Security
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface
- Physical Write Protect Switch
- Central / Remote Management Ready
- Simple and Easy to Use
- Windows & Mac Compatible
- Real-time Anti-Virus Scanning *Windows Only
- Rugged Alloy Housing
- TAA Compliant
- Available Capacities 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
- Custom Engraving Available

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Product

Name
iStorage Kanguru Defender Elite30™ USB 3.0 512GB| Secure Flash Drive | FIPS 197 Certified, 256-bit AES hardware encryption (XTS Mode) | TAA Compliant|

Weight & dimensions

Width
19.4 mm
Depth
77.2 mm
Height
8.96 mm
Weight
14 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-25 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 90%
Operating shock
1000 G
Operating vibration
15 G

Design

Form factor
Cap
Product colour
Black
Key ring
Yes
Customization available
Yes
Certification
FIPS 197 Certified AES 256-Bit Hardware Encrypted (XTS mode)

Other features

Warranty period
3 year(s)
Compliance certificates
Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

Performance

Capacity
512 GB
Device interface
USB Type-A
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Read speed
300 MB/s
Write speed
250 MB/s
Read/write cycles
10000
Data retention
10 year(s)
Plug and Play
Yes
Compatible operating systems
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1*, 8*, - Windows Server 2016 or Above - MacOS X 10.5+ (Intel-Based Macs & M1 only)
Windows operating systems supported
Yes
Mac operating systems supported
Yes

Power

Power consumption (read)
122 mA
Power consumption (write)
182 mA

Logistics data

EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)
5060220255074

Packaging content

Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Manual
Yes

Security

Password protection
Yes
Security algorithms
256-bit AES-XTS, FIPS 197
Hardware encryption
Yes
Cryptographic specifications
SP 800-90
Write protection switch
Yes
Keylogger prevention
Yes
Management features
Anti-malware scanner, Remote configuration management
Power-up self-tests diagnostics
Yes
Secure session
Yes
Firmware integrity check
Yes

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