Specifications
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Connector | Type-A, Type-C |
| Capacities | Type-A: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Type-C: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A: 145MB/s read, 115MB/s write Type-C: 8GB – 32GB: 145MB/s read, 115MB/s write 64GB – 512GB: 280MB/s read, 200MB/s write USB 2.0: 8GB: 30MB/s read, 12MB/s write 16GB – 512GB: 30MB/s read, 20MB/s write |
| Dimensions (drive with sleeve) | 80mm x 20mm x 11mm |
| Dimensions (drive without sleeve) | Type-A: 78mm x 18mm x 8mm Type-C: 74mm x 18mm x 8mm |
| Security certifications | FIPS 140-3 Level 3 |
| Waterproof/Dustproof | Certified to IP57 rating |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Compatibility | USB 3.0/USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Minimum system requirements | USB 3.0 compliant and 2.0 compatible |
| Warranty/support | Limited 3-year warranty, free technical support |
| Compatible with | OS-independent: Microsoft Windows®, macOS®, Linux®, Chrome OS™, Android ™5 or any system that supports a USB mass storage device. |
The Keypad 200C is available in capacities up to 512GB. While we received the review sample, the 512GB version wasn’t available. It proves that the product line constantly expands and improves.
Important in the case of this product is free technical support. I’m sure that the initial setup won’t be easy for some users, and they may ask questions. Let’s be honest: who reads manuals? Nowadays, people are more likely to check YouTube or call support for help.
Key Features
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FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (pending) certified
KP200 now meets the new 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
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OS/device independent
With KP200 utilising a rechargeable battery, the keypad can be used to unlock the drive without using any software, then plug it into any system that supports USB Type-A or USB Type-C mass storage device. This gives users the most flexibility across different platform types and operating systems.
- Multi-PIN (Admin and User) option
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 User PIN be forgotten or if the drive is locked after reaching the maximum of 10 User login attempts.
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Global or Session Read-Only option
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.
In this section, I usually present more details about the used components, diagnostic data, SMART readings, and more. However, I couldn’t find any software that could read the data from the Keypad 200C, including universal CrystalDiskMark, AIDA64, Hwinfo64, and some others. Kingston SSD manager (which sees some other products, not necessarily SSD) couldn’t see the Keypad 200C, too. AIDA64 only confirmed it’s connected and it has a formatted partition. Either way, I can confirm that the product is fully functional and has passed all our tests without issues.
IronKey Keypad Setup
Kingston prepared multiple guides, so it’s much easier to pass the initial setup of the Keypad 200. I won’t hide I started with the “I don’t need to read the whole manual” attitude, and I stuck pretty fast, so I recommend reading or watching the guide from Kingston, as it makes the whole process fast and easy. Below is a YouTube guide from Kingston’s website.
On the next page, we will look closer at the product and its package.
