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"We've seen quite a few external enclosures trotted out at CES already and now Rocstor's looking to reveal its cards. The company has announced three ruggedized pocket drives: the Amphibious X5, Hawker HX and Lancer LX. Following up last year's X7, this year's Amphibious model casts off the Smart Card while keeping the AES-256 encryption and both FIPS and NIST Cryptographic Engine validation with single-factor authentication. USB and FireWire connections return for the key-code unlocking unit in 64GB to 512GB SSD options and HDD varieties ranging from 250GB to 1TB. The Hawker HX keeps all of the above listed specs except for the FireWire connections and the pass code access. Finally, the Lancer LX scraps the super secure internals, but brings back FireWire -- adding a second port to boot -- and touts 64GB to 256GB SDD and 500GB to 1TB HDD models. All three offerings sport aluminum-clad, shock-absorbing ruggedized frames and will arrive this month. No word on pricing for any of the trio yet, though. %Gallery-175470% %Gallery-175471% %Gallery-175472%Show full PR text      Rocstor Unveils their Newest Generation Ruggedized Encryption Product: the AMPHIBIOUS X5 with features including Real\u2010Time Hardware Based AES\u2010256 Encryption together with FIPS and NIST Cryptographic Engine validation. The Ruggedized Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy and Shock\u2010Absorbent Casing contain both USB 3.0 (2.0) and eSATA ports for Securing Your Data At Rest (DAR).     Canoga Park, CA, January 08, 2013 &amp;ndash;ROCSTOR, a leading provider of fast, high-capacity data storage and encryption solutions, announces the launch of Amphibious X5. The Amphibious X5 is a secure, ruggedized portable hard drive with real time hardware encryption and offers advanced single-factor authentication, USB and FireWire 800. In addition, the crypto module is FIPS 140-2 certified.     The Amphibious is considered as one of the most secure and user-friendly devices in the world for size, strength of encryption, and method of authentication. It offers users the option of using the device in a cross platform and Operating System independent fashion, and no GUI or software installations required. The Amphibious is the result of a year of intensive R &amp;amp; D effort and collaboration. For the user it offers the value of data security by using an original concept of single-factor authentication, real time hardware encryption, and futuristic design sense. The Amphibious X5 is appropriate for consumers, SOHO's, enterprises, institutions, military and government applications who want to store data in a secure manner.     \"Amphibious is Rocstor's latest replacement device on steroids. Designed to be used in consumer, enterprise, institutional, military and US governmental applications, it is the most secure and innovative data-at-rest device on the market today, and comes in a compact size and attractive design,\" states Asher Ghadoushi, Director for Rocstor. \"One of the most distinctive features is that the Amphibious X5 is as secure as Amphibious X7 (with standard Smartcards;) however it incorporate only password authentication on the device; it uses the NITS and FIPS 140-2 validated crypto module for real-time hardware encryption; and allowing users to swap out different brands of hard drives or SSD's.\"     The Rocsecure Amphibious X5 Ruggedized external pocket mobile hard drive is one of industry's most versatile, Real-Time, Hardware Encrypted storage solutions available with FIPS (US Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 Level 3 Cryptographic Engine validated for Physical Security. The Amphibious X5, with USB and 2x FireWire interfaces offers security-sensitive users a wide range of NIST certified DES (Data Encryption Standard) and AES encrypted algorithms. The Amphibious 2.5\" ultra-slim drive is designed with AES-256 bit real-time hardware data encryption security performance to effectively intercept, interpret, translate and relay SATA data commands to and from disk drives in \"Real-Time\". All our Amphibious product lines are designed with new shock-absorbent Damper Strip protection. Rocsecure drives offer the technologies you need to keep you data secure and safe.     Additionally, the encryption contains \"ECB\" or \"CBC\", which are one of the most secure encryption modes available today. This drive is both bus\u2010powered and bootable.\" The new AMPHIBIOUS X5 with key\u2010Token authentication Pocket Drives contains a fast, high capacity 2.5\" SATA drive mechanism; with up to 5,000Mbits/sec transfer speeds and silent operation.     Design Technology:   The first of its kind in Ruggedized design; The AMPHIBIOUS series Pocket Drive is designed to satisfy sophisticated Military and Government requirements and provides unprecedented quality for the consumer as well. The AMPHIBIOUS X5 is compatible with both Mac and Microsoft&amp;reg; Windows&amp;reg;\" OS.     The ruggedized and enduring Aluminum chamber and shock\u2010absorbent (patent in process) casing protect the drive against impact damage, accidental drops and bumps. These outstanding design features prolong product life and protect data integrity under the toughest working environments.     Wide Range of Applications:   Operating with Mac OS, Linux&amp;reg; and Windows&amp;reg;, this external drive offers storage capacities ranging from 64GB, 512GB Solid State (DDS) and 250GB to 1TB (HDD) as well as \"plug\u2010and\u2010play\" capability with hard drive speeds of up to 7,200rpm. This allows users to quickly back up or archive valuable data, large video files and digital photo collections.     Special Features:   &amp;bull;Ruggedized Pocket size external storage drive   &amp;bull;Encryption:   oAES-256 bit, ECB Mode (CBC mode is optaional)   NIST and 140-2 Cryptographic Engine validated   oHardware based (not a software imbeded in a chip)   oReal-Time (No, down time in encryption or decryption)   oNo software is required   oIndependent of Operationg Systems   &amp;bull;Robust and tough Aluminum Casing   &amp;bull;Enhanced Shock-Absorbent casing despite its small size   &amp;bull;Incorporates SATA Hard Drive   &amp;bull;USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 connections   &amp;bull;Bus powered and Bootable   &amp;bull;Speeds up to 800 Mega Bytes per second   &amp;bull;Compatibility - Mac or Windows&amp;reg; or Linux&amp;reg; ...   &amp;bull;Includes all necessary cables     Specifications:   Encryption: AES-256 Bit Real-Time Hardware encryption   Authentication: Digital Keys   Capacities: Hard Disk Drives = 500GB, 750GB and 1TB   Solid State Drives = 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB   Rotational Speeds: available with 5,400 or 7,200 rpm HDD and 250 MB/sec+ SSD   Interface: High Speed USB 3.0 (2.0 compatible) and eSATA   Transfer Rates: Up to 800MB/s FW800 and up to 480MB/s USB 2.   Dimension: ~2.9 x 5x 0.7 inch ~75 x 12.7 x 19 mm   Weight: ~0.5 lb (~0.2Kg) or less     System Requirements:   Mac or PC computers with USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 or 400   Apple: PowerPC &amp;reg;or Intel&amp;reg; Core Duo&amp;reg; processor   PC: 266MHz or faster Intel or equivalent processor   Recommended Memory: 1GB RAM     Operating System requirements:   Apple: PowerPC &amp;reg;or Intel Core Duo&amp;reg; processor running Mac OS 9, X or Snow \"Leopard&amp;reg;\"   PC: Microsoft&amp;reg;, Windows&amp;reg;, 2000, Me, XP, Vista or Windows 7&amp;reg; or 8&amp;reg;   Power Requirements: USB Bus Power     Availability: Amphibious X5 series will be available through our authorized distributors and reseller channels domestically and internationally. For more product information, visit http://www.rocstor.com    Show full PR text   Rocstor Unveils their Newest Generation Ruggedized Encryption Product: the HAWKER HX with features including Real\u2010Time Hardware Based AES\u2010256 Encryption together with FIPS and NIST Cryptographic Engine validation. The Ruggedized Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy and Shock\u2010Absorbent Casing contain both USB 3.0 (2.0) and eSATA ports for Securing Your Data At Rest (DAR).    Canoga Park, (Los Angeles County) California &amp;ndash; January 8, 2013 &amp;ndash; Rocsecure a division of Rocstor, a leading provider of fast, high\u2010capacity data storage and encryption solutions, is announcing its new generation of pocket drives; the HAWKER encrypted external hard drives. The Hawker HX Pocket Drive delivers exceptional security, performance, and reliability. Designed and engineered in the USA to meet the needs of secure mobile data storage market, The Hawker HX 2.5\" external hard drive is also compatible with both Windows&amp;reg; and Macintosh&amp;reg; Operating Systems.    The Rocsecure Hawker HX Ruggedized external pocket mobile hard drive is one of industry's most versatile, Real-Time, Hardware Encrypted storage solutions available with FIPS (US Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 Level 3 Cryptographic Engine validated for Physical Security. The Hawker HX, with USB 3.0 (USB 2.0) and eSATA interfaces offers security-sensitive users a wide range of NIST certified DES (Data Encryption Standard) and AES encrypted algorithms. The Hawker 2.5\" ultra-slim drive is designed with AES-256 bit real-time hardware data encryption security performance to effectively intercept, interpret, translate and relay SATA data commands to and from disk drives in \"Real-Time\". All our Hawker product lines are designed with new shock-absorbent Damper Strip protection. Rocsecure drives offer the technologies you need to keep you data secure and safe.    Additionally, the encryption contains \"ECB\" or \"CBC\", which are one of the most secure encryption modes available today. This drive is both bus\u2010powered and bootable.\" The new HAWKER HX with key\u2010Token authentication Pocket Drives contains a fast, high capacity 2.5\" SATA drive mechanism; with up to 5,000Mbits/sec transfer speeds and silent operation.    Design Technology:  The first of its kind in Ruggedized design; The HAWKER series Pocket Drive is designed to satisfy sophisticated Military and Government requirements and provides unprecedented quality for the consumer as well. The HAWKER HX, with its High Speed USB 3.0 and eSATA is compatible with both Mac and Microsoft&amp;reg; Windows&amp;reg;\" OS. The ruggedized and enduring Aluminum chamber and shock\u2010absorbent (patent in process) casing protect the drive against impact damage, accidental drops and bumps. These outstanding design features prolong product life and protect data integrity under the toughest working environments.    Wide Range of Applications:  Operating with Mac OS, Linux&amp;reg; and Windows&amp;reg;, this external drive offers storage capacities ranging from 64GB, 512GB Solid State (DDS) and 250GB to 1TB (HDD) as well as \"plug\u2010and\u2010play\" capability with hard drive speeds of up to 7,200rpm. This allows users to quickly back up or archive valuable data, large video files and digital photo collections.    Special Features:  &amp;bull;Ruggedized Pocket size external storage drive  &amp;bull;Encryption:  oAES-256 bit, ECB Mode (CBC mode is optaional [BTO]) NIST and 140-2 Cryptographic Engine validated oHardware based (not a software imbeded in a chip)  oReal-Time (No, down time in encryption or decryption)  oNo software is required oIndependent of Operationg Systems  &amp;bull;Robust and tough Aluminum Casing  &amp;bull;Enhanced Shock-Absorbent casing despite its small size  &amp;bull;Incorporates SATA Hard Drive  &amp;bull;USB 3.0 and eSATA connections  &amp;bull;Bus powered and Bootable  &amp;bull;Speeds up to 5,000 Mega Bytes per second  &amp;bull;Compatibility - Mac or Windows&amp;reg; or Linux&amp;reg; ...  &amp;bull;Includes all necessary cables    Specifications:  Encryption: AES-256 Bit Real-Time Hardware encryption  Authentication: Digital Keys  Capacities: Hard Disk Drives = 500GB, 750GB and 1TB Solid State Drives = 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB  Rotational Speeds: available with 5,400 or 7,200 rpm HDD and 250 MB/sec+ SSD  Interface: High Speed USB 3.0 (2.0 compatible) and eSATA  Transfer Rates: Up to 3,000MB/s eSATA and up to 5,000MB/s USB 3.  Dimension: ~2.9 x 5x 0.7 inch ~75 x 12.7 x 19 mm Weight: ~0.5 lb (~0.2Kg) or less    System Requirements:  Mac or PC computers with USB 3.0 (or 2.0) or eSATA  Apple: PowerPC &amp;reg;or Intel&amp;reg; Core Duo&amp;reg; processor  PC: 266MHz or faster Intel or equivalent processor  Recommended Memory: 512MB RAM Operating System requirements:  Apple: PowerPC &amp;reg;or Intel Core Duo&amp;reg; processor running Mac OS 9, X or Snow \"Leopard&amp;reg;\" PC: Microsoft&amp;reg;, Windows&amp;reg;, 2000, Me, XP, Vista or Windows 7&amp;reg; or 8&amp;reg; Power Requirements: USB Bus Power    Availability:  Hawker HX series is available through our distribution and reseller channels domestically and internationally. For more product information, visit http://www.rocstor.com   Show full PR text      Rocstor Unveils Its New Product: LANCER LX Ruggedized and Shock-Absorbent Pocket External Hard Drives; With USB 3.0 &amp;amp; 2x FireWire 800 Ports - SSD or HDD     Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. &amp;ndash; January 8, 2013 &amp;ndash; Rocstor, a leading provider of fast, high\u2010capacity data storage and encryption solutions, announces new addition the LANCER mobile line of external hard drives. The Lancer LX ruggedized pocket drives deliver exceptional performance and reliability in a tough aluminum enclosure. Designed and engineered to meet the needs of demanding mobile data storage market, the Lancer LX, 2.5\" external hard drives are compatible with both Windows&amp;reg; and Macintosh&amp;reg; Operating Systems.     The LANCER series - \"These drives are made with ruggedized Aircraft grade aluminum alloy to fulfill the requirements of demanding consumers who expect their external hard drives to perform under tough working environments. The new Lancer pocket drives contain a fast, high capacity 2.5\" SATA drive mechanism, provides with up to 5,000 MB/sec transfer speeds and multiple interfaces in a stylish aluminum case for thermal efficiency and silent operation.     Groundbreaking Design   The first design of its kind, the Lancer mobile series sets a new standard for unprecedented design, quality, versatility and capability that will satisfy the most sophisticated consumers, where the products specifications must satisfy the uncompromising demands of consumers.     The ruggedized tough Aluminum chamber and shock\u2010absorbent (patent in process) enclosure protect the drive against impact damage, accidental drops and bumps. These outstanding design features prolong product life and protect data integrity under toughest working environments.     Despite its diminutive size and shock\u2010absorbent chamber, the Lancer LX's wide array of ports ensures maximum compatibility regardless of the type of computer or operating system in use. A combination of ports, 2x FireWire 800 (1394b, and 1394a - IEEE) and High Speed USB 3.0 (USB 2.0) makes these devices some of the most versatile drives on the market.     Wide Range of Applications   Operating with Mac OS, Linux&amp;reg; and Windows&amp;reg;, this external drive offers storage capacities ranging from 500GB to 1TB (HDD) and 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Solid State (SSD) as well as \"plug\u2010and\u2010play\" capability with hard drive speeds of up to 7,200rpm. This allows users to quickly back up or archive valuable data, large video files and digital photo collections.     The bootable feature allows the user to boot access and operate all programs and data via any other computer under the same OS environments.     Special Features:   &amp;bull;Ruggedized Pocket size external storage drive   &amp;bull;Robust and tough Aluminum Casing   &amp;bull;Enhanced Shock-Absorbent casing despite its small size   &amp;bull;Incorporates SSD or SATA Hard Drive   &amp;bull;USB 3.0, and 2x FireWire 800 (1394b) connections   &amp;bull;Bus powered and bootable   &amp;bull;Speeds up to 5,000 Megabytes per second   &amp;bull;Reduces power consumption with hard drive spin\u2010down support   &amp;bull;Daisy chain multiple FireWire devices as storage needs grow   &amp;bull;Automatic configuration (pre\u2010formatted for plug and play)   &amp;bull;Compatibility - Mac or Windows&amp;reg; or Linux&amp;reg; ...   &amp;bull;Includes all necessary cables     Specifications:   Capacities: Hard Disk Drives = 500GB, 750GB and 1TB   Solid State Drives = 256GB and 512GB   Rotational Speeds: available with 5,400 or 7,200 rpm HDD and 250 MB/sec plus SSD   Interface: FireWire 800 1394b and High Speed USB 3.0 (2.0 compatible)   Transfer Rates: Up to 800MB/s FireWire 800, and up to 5,000MB/s USB 3.   Dimension: ~2.9 x 5x 0.7 inch ~74 x 12.7 x 18 mm   Weight: ~0.5 lb (~0.23Kg)     System Requirements:   Mac or PC computers with USB 3.0 (2.0) or FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b or 1394a) port(s)   Apple: PowerPC&amp;reg; or Intel&amp;reg; Core Duo&amp;reg; processor   PC: 266MHz or faster Intel or equivalent processor   Recommended Memory: 512MB RAM     Operating System requirements:   Apple: PowerPC&amp;reg; or Intel Core Duo&amp;reg; processor running Mac OS 9, X, Leopard, Snow Leopard ...   PC: Microsoft&amp;reg;, Windows&amp;reg;, 2000, Me, XP, Vista&amp;reg; or Windows 7&amp;reg;, 8&amp;reg;     Power Requirements: FireWire or USB Bus Power     Availability:   The Lancer LX will be available January 8, 2013; through our distribution and reseller channels domestically and internationally. For more product information, visit http://www.rocstor.com"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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