Description
It is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated with new enhancements from NIST for stronger security and attack protections. It features a rugged zinc casing that is waterproof1, dustproof1, shock and vibration resistant2, crush resistant and epoxy filled. Designed and assembled by Kingston in California, D500S is the world’s first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated drive with a TAA-compliant trusted supply chain.
Key Features
Military-grade hardware-encrypted USB drive
FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated, certificate #5029. XTS-AES 256-bit encryption with secure microprocessor upgrades for stronger security. Built-in protections against BadUSB, brute force attacks and physical tampering of internal components.
Trusted supply chain for government and enterprise compliance
All critical drive components were directly sourced by Kingston from trusted TAA-compliant suppliers, and stocked and assembled in the secure Kingston Manufacturing Centre in California. This ensures the drive is assembled in the USA in tightly controlled, engineering-supervised processes.
Multi-password option for data recovery
Enable Admin, User and One-Time Recovery passwords. Admin can reset a User password and enable a One-Time Recovery password to restore User’s access to data if the User password is forgotten.
Industry-first Dual Hidden Partition option
Admin can create two custom-sized Dual Hidden Partitions for Admin and User for a Hidden File Store to keep data secure and invisible unless properly accessed. Dual Hidden Partitions can provide additional security on untrusted systems or when drive sharing is required.
Fully customisable
Enable, disable, modify drive features and profile. Co-logo.
Specifications
| Key certifications | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated, certificate #5029 MIL-STD-810F TAA/CMMC compliant Designed and assembled in the USA |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Capacities* | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Connector | Type-A |
| Speed6 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 16GB – 128GB: 260MB/s read, 190MB/s write 256GB: 240MB/s read, 170MB/s write 512GB: 310MB/s read, 250MB/s write USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 79.5mm x 20.0mm x 10.0mm |
| Waterproof/Dustproof1 | IP67 certified |
| Operating temperature | 0℃ to 50℃ |
| Storage temperature | -20℃ to 85℃ |
| Compatibility | USB 3.0/USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Customisation options | Enable, disable, modify drive features and profile. Co-logo. |
| Warranty/support | 5-year warranty, free technical support |
| Compatible with | Windows® 11, 10, macOS® 12.x – 15.x, Linux7 Kernel 4.4+ |








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