Keep personal files safe from prying eyes and prevent sensitive information from being compromised with the 1TB Guardian USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD from OWC, which provides data security with smartphone-like ease of operation. It comes preformatted with Apple File System (APFS), allowing you to simply plug the Guardian into your Mac or iPad and drag and drop files and folders using its integrated color touchscreen. Data is automatically encrypted when written and decrypted when read using 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption. To further prevent unauthorized access, you'll be able to set up password access and attempts with a numeric PIN or passphrase.
The Guardian connects to your host device using a 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection that drives data transfers up to 1000 MB/s. It operates using bus power and has an anodized aluminum body that provides heat dissipation and impact protection. If you don't have a Mac or iPad, this SSD may be used with Windows, ChromeOS, and Android via a simple reformat. Included is a 19" USB-C cable.
- Choice of numeric PIN or a memorable passphrase with multi-password option to set separate admin and end-user access permissions
- Configurable password lengths of 6-30 characters and 3-5 password attempts
- Adjustable auto-timeout feature locks the drive
- Randomized touchscreen layout and secure erasure for maximum protection of important files
- Read-only mode offered so existing data cannot be modified or deleted
- Secure-Erase the drive to wipe out all passwords and encryption capability
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- macOS 26.x Tahoe
- Windows 10 (32-/64-bit)
- Windows 11
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
- iPadOS 26