CRU DataPort SecureDock
Introduction
In a day and age where posting your picture on the internet can lead to identity theft, it’s no wonder most educated users are paranoid about data security. It’s no secret and there are countless stories out there how criminals have successfully managed to extract confidential data from various sources without real sophisticated technology. With portable storage devices increasing in capacities and decreasing in size, more and more people tend to store mammoth amounts of data on these devices. Imagine loosing one of your backup drives containing a database of confidential customer data. It sure ain’t gonna look good in your next performance review. So how do you protect your valuable data while still maintaining portability? Enter the world of military grade data encryption with the CRU DataPort SecureDock from CRU-DataPort.
For those who have not heard of CRU-DataPort here’s a brief introduction of them:
“Founded in 1986, CRU-DataPort is a pioneer in data security and data mobility devices. The company’s flagship DataPort®, along with Data Express® and RhinoJR® (formerly StorCase), and WiebeTech™ product brands of removable and external hard drive enclosures are the de facto standard for physical data security and safe data transporting in government, education and business markets. CRU-DataPort products are widely used in media rich data environments including audio/video production, digital cinema, video security capture, and disk-2-disk backup and archiving applications.“
Features and Specifications:
Encryption Data
- Available in Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128
- AES 128 is Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) approved
- Encrypts entire HDD – including boot sector, OS, temp and swap files
- Encryption Key is stored apart from unit so data is protected if unit is lost or stolen
- High-Speed hardware processor encrypts/decrypts at full disk bandwidth operation (No performance degradation)
- Encryption Engine Performs Self-test to check for problems
- LEDs Indicate Encryption Error Checking and Power/Drive Activity
- Most units include three identical pre-coded Security Keys
- AES Key Programmer, hand-held key progtammer, sold separately
- Additional blank and pre-coded Security Key’s available, sold separately
- Additional Security Key lanyards available, sold separately
Compatibility Data
- Compatible with any capacity SATA 3.5″ hard drive
- Compatible with existing (non-encrypted) SATA DataPort 10 Drive Carriers
| Features | Benefits |
| Hardware Based Encryption | Invisible to Users – No Confusing Interface |
| DataPort 10 Design | Rugged Removable Drive Enclosure with Patented Cooling |
| Government Approved Encryption Algorithms | AES 128 Cryptographic Engine is NIST & CSE validated (FIPS PUB 197) |
| AES Key Programmer Available | Cost effective method to create unique master and duplicates |
Specifications
- USB 2.0 and eSATA Host Interface
- USB cable, eSATA cable and power supply included
- Rugged Metal Design For Ultimate Data Protection
- Patented Temperature Controlled Cooling System regulates fan speed
- LEDs show Power, Drive activity and Security Key status
- High durability connectors rated for over 30,000 insertions
- Audible fan failure alarm
- Ultra-quiet Vapo Bearing MagLev (Magnetic Levitation System) cooling fan
- Supports DataPort 10 Secure and DataPort 10 (non-encrypted) SATA hard drive carriers
- Free backup software is included with every purchase of a SecureDock preconfigured with a hard drive.
- ProSoft’s award-winning backup software (a $59 value) for free!
- Transfers data at the fastest rates supported by USB 2.0 & eSATA interfaces:
- USB 2.0 = up to 480Mb/sec
- eSATA = up to 1.5 Gb/sec
- 1-Year Warranty
- CE, RoHS

Design
- Dimensions*
6.8 W x 11.1 L x 2.4 H (inch)
172 W x 282 L x 61 H (mm)
* Dimensions are for reference only