Seagate STM903203BAA1E1-RK Maxtor STM903203BAA1E1-RK 320GB Black Armor 2.5-Inch External Hard Drive
- Box Content – BlackArmor external hard drive with pre-loaded security and backup software, Quick Start guide, USB 2.0 cable, and Protective slip case
- Protected by Seagate Secure hardware based encryption techn delivering certification as the strongest data security for external storage device
- Removal of the USB cable from your computer auto locks the drive
- No tedious manual security procedures found in software-based encryption technology
- Hint feature offers a reminder in the event of a forgotten password
The BlackArmor Portable Hard Drive is the always encrypted, government-grade secure storage solution designed for carrying your sensitive business and personal data with you. Featuring hardware-based full-disc encryption technology, it not only prohibits access to your data without the password, but also eliminates tedious manual security procedures that are required in other technologies. When its USB cable is removed from the computer, the drive automatically locks. Not even a professional data recovery service can access or restore your data without the correct password. Plus, should you choose, permanent deletion of the encryption key allows for secure repurposing of the drive. Permanently delete encryption key for secure redeployment Pre-loaded software makes installation quick and easy Automated backup scheduling Sync to multiple computers on the same operating system USB 2.0 interface powers your drive and ensures fast data transfer at 480Mb/sec Securely carry your se… More >>
Seagate STM903203BAA1E1-RK Maxtor STM903203BAA1E1-RK 320GB Black Armor 2.5-Inch External Hard Drive
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5 comments
T. Brekke on October 16, 2009 at 6:13 am
Most drives that come with encryption software can easily be removed by reformatting. This drive fails to have any method of disabled or removing the encryption software. Also the software will only work on windows which makes it completely useless for me as I only run Linux and Mac.
Bryan on October 16, 2009 at 7:02 am
Yeah, ok, the drive is good if you ABSOLUTELY need the encryption software on it but then again, what are you doing that you NEED TO HAVE the encryption software? I got the drive because I found a great deal on it, but when i tried to remove the software like I’ve done with multiple other drives, it doesn’t let you. Called Seagate and they even tell you that you can’t do it. So if that’s the case, then they should put that warning in BIG BOLD LETTERS on the box prior to purchasing so the consumer knows since now this drive is useless to me.
Holly Black on October 16, 2009 at 7:43 am
This disk has compatibility issues. That would not be so bad if it were possible to wipe the encryption out and use it as an ordinary hard disk, but it is not. Not even if you are willing to dismantle the device and use only the SATA mechanism inside. I would have to go back to 1983 to find a hard disk drive so disappointing. I would never buy a BlackArmor product ever again. I’m still using it but it is very limited in what I can use it for, unlike other manufacturers’ products.
Matthew B. Tolbert on October 16, 2009 at 8:49 am
Our testing of this external drive found that its BlackArmor Manager Configure software is incompatible with PGP encryption software (including PGP WholeDisk and PGP Desktop). Postings on Seagate’s own support site shows that Seagate was made aware of the problem last year, but no fix has been forthcoming. I’ve notified my purchasing department to block all individual and volume purchases of this drive until Seagate resolves the issue.
Robert Hudock on October 16, 2009 at 10:21 am
Excellent product. However, this product does not work with Linux. Don’t forget your password.