Ruby Cipher Hard Drive Kit Overview- introducing new AES 256-bit hardware encryption
AES 256-bit Hardware encryption • Rugged aluminum construction
• Direct SATA bridge • Compact size
Ruby Cipher Hard Drive Kit
The 256-bit AES hardware encryption incorporated inside the Ruby Cipher enclosure is the most secured storage solution available in the market today, far beyond the security of the TDES 192-bit encryption. Ruby Cipher enclosure is also the first enclosure solution in the market that provides native SATA encryption on the fly with no detectable performance degradation to the hard drive. Designed with same concept as our field proven Saturn and Jupiter Cipher drive kit, the Ruby Cipher drive kit is simple to implement. There is no password to remember, no software or driver needed, no special training is need. The best of all, the Ruby Cipher drive kit is 100% OS transparent for easy implementation into any computing environment for absolute data security.
The Ruby Cipher drive kit is the latest Addonics storage solution incorporating a number of new innovative features and enhancements. Designed to connect 2.5" SATA hard drives to any system to deliver peak performance, the Ruby Cipher drive enclosure introduces Addonics first SATA direct bridge design that connects the 2.5" SATA hard drive to the computer in native SATA mode. The Ruby Cipher drive enclosure is the first in the market that comes with built in eSATA and SATA connectors. As a result, the Ruby Cipher drive enclosure can be easily attached to any computer externally via the high performance eSATA port or used like a drive cartridge in the Ruby Cipher drive cradle mounted inside a standard 3 ½” drive bay. The SATA direct bridge in the Ruby Cipher drive enclosure also isolates the SATA hard drive power and data connectors from the wears and tears incurred in some of the removable SATA hard drive systems. The hard drive inside the Ruby Cipher enclosure can practically be accessed by any computer via eSATA or USB connection using the Addonics USB - eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA).
The Ruby Cipher Drive Kit comes with all the important features that are required in a portable hard drive – rugged anodized aluminum housing for rough handling and efficient heat dissipation, shock proof and vibration protection for the hard drive, light weight and compact size.
By utilizing a wide assortment of Addonics IO converters, cables and accessories, both the Ruby Cipher drive enclosure and cradle offers almost unlimited connection and installation possibilities to fit the need of your storage application. The flexibility and adaptive features of the Ruby Cipher drive kit enable you to start with the minimum components that you need for your storage application, then add the necessary components as your application grows or changes. Constructed in heavy gauge aluminum with precision finish for smooth operation, the Ruby Cipher drive kit is built to last while at the same time providing excellent heat dissipation for the hard drive.
High performance - Data is encrypted
and decrypted on the fly by a certified cryptographic engine
inside an ASIC without taking any CPU resources
Encryption / Decryption via a hardware
key , just like using a regular key to open a door. To enable the encryption and access the drive, simply insert the Cipher key into the keyhole of the Ruby Cipher enclosure prior to turning on the power.
Simple to deploy with no training required,
no software to install and no password to remember
Platform independency - There is no software or driver to
install to use Addonics encryption products. As a result,
it can be deployed in any systems running any OS. This is
important in organization with multi platform computing and
legacy systems.
Drive Enclosure features
Stylish and rugged black anodized aluminum
Compact size - fits inside a pocket
Light weight
Shock proof - up to 3 feet drop damage protection for the hard drive
Compatible with any 2.5" SATA 1.5Gbps or SATA 3.0Gbps hard drive with height of 10 mm or less
SATA, IDE, or SCSI - DOS, Windows 95, NT(SP6), 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, Linux and Solaris
USB - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, Linux and Solaris
The Ruby Cipher drive enclosure and cradle system are designed to work with various Addonics converter boards, cables, and accessories. This create an unlimited possibilities in deploying the Ruby Cipher drive kits in a wide range of storage applications. Addonics puts together a number of bundled kits
to address only
some of the common applications. These various bundled kits consist of different drive enclosures, cradles, and power adapters used both internally and externally. Each kit can be expanded by adding
other optional components to meet your various application requirement.
You can put together your own kit by ordering the necessary components for your application. The various features described
in this web page may require additional Ruby Cipher parts, cables or
adapters that are not included in these bundled kits. Below are a brief overview of some of common storage applications and the necessary Ruby Cipher components required for these different applications:
Ruby Cipher ExDrive – External hard drive solution
Ruby Cipher SATA drive enclosure
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 5V power adapter (needed only for high power hard drive and low power system)
A pair of Addonics Cipher Keys required for Ruby Cipher drive enclosure
Ruby Cipher Mobile Rack – removable hard drive with IDE connection (cold swap)
Ruby Cipher SATA drive enclosure
Ruby IDE or SCSI drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
A pair of Addonics Cipher Keys required for Ruby Cipher drive enclosure
Ruby Cipher Drive Cartridge System – hot swap removable hard drive with USB or SATA connection
Ruby Cipher SATA drive enclosure
Ruby SATA drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
A pair of Addonics Cipher Keys required for Ruby Cipher drive enclosure
Ruby Cipher Combo Hard Drive – combined feature of External hard drive and Removable hard drive
Ruby Cipher SATA drive enclosure
Ruby SATA drive cradle (optional colors dark brown or ivory)
Choice of eSATA or eSATA + USB connection
110/220V AC/DC 5V power adapter (needed only for high power hard drive and low power system)
A pair of Addonics Cipher Keys required for Ruby Cipher drive enclosure
There is no back door for
the Ruby Cipher encrypted hard drive if the key is lost or stolen. To ensure there is a spare key, every Ruby Cipher bundled kit
comes with one pair of Addonics Cipher keys. If you are ordering the
Ruby Cipher enclosure only the first time, we recommend that you
order at least 2 keys. One of these keys should be kept in a safe
and secure location and can be sent back to Addonics for duplicating
additional keys. If you are down to the last key, be sure to make
a back up of all the data stored inside your encrypted hard drive
prior to sending the last key to Addonics. Addonics is not responsible
for key lost in the mail or retrieval of the data inside the encrypted
hard drive.
For organization with large deployment, you may consider
managing your own keys by investing into a Addonics Cipher key duplicating
system.
, just like using a regular key to open a door.
