When the key is removed, all data within the drive are encrypted. Standard design with all CipherShield drives, mode 0 with hotplug mechanism enables you to authenticate and access the drive when the CipherKey is plugged in. Smart Insert with CipherKey allows you to have total control of your data with two intelligent key insertion modes.
What is CipherShield Smart Insert technology? With the Gen 2 supports, you can take advantage of the fast transfer speed of SSD and be ready for faster hard drives in the future. These connectors are now standard on many laptops and are reversible so that you can plug in the cable any direction you want. This standard also brings support for USB-C connection (formerly Type-C). Our fastest drives currently support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps). USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 rename to USB 3.2 Gen 1. To make it clearer, here is a cross-reference. This is a name change from the previous standard which can lead to confusion. This standard supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps), Gen 2 (10Gbps), and Gen 1 (5Gbps).
