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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 3840GB External SSD IKVP80ES/3840G
- Manufacturer: Kingston Technology Corp.
- Manufacturer Part Number: IKVP80ES3840G
- UPC: 740617341416
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3840GB IronKey Vault Privacy 80 XTS-AES 256-bit Encrypted External SSD
- FIPS 197 certified with XTS AES 256-bit encryption
- Unique intuitive touch screen
- Multi-password option (admin/user) with PIN/passphrase modes
- Configurable password rules
- Two read-only modes (write protection) to protect against malware
- Ideal for regular backups and ransomware protection
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2026
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2026
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-877-546-4786
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The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 is a 3.84TB USB-C external SSD with FIPS 197-certified XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and a touchscreen, suited to professionals who need substantial portable storage with password-protected access.
Recommended For
- Professionals who carry confidential client, business, or personal files between locations and want to unlock the drive itself with a PIN or passphrase rather than depend on host-computer encryption software.
- People who need to open encrypted files on different operating systems or shared computers; the drive works across supported USB mass-storage systems, and its read-only mode can help avoid writing to the drive on a computer they do not control.
- IT or security staff who transfer sensitive files and want a hardware-controlled option for read-only access, such as when inspecting or sharing data on a less-trusted computer.
- Users keeping a large, protected backup of documents or other sensitive files who value on-device encryption more than fast, repeated transfers.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A professional carries confidential client, legal, medical, or financial files between locations; they unlock the drive on its touchscreen, then access the files without installing separate encryption software.
- Someone moves sensitive files between Windows, macOS, or Linux computers; the drive’s OS-independent design and touchscreen unlock avoid relying on host-installed unlocking software.
- A worker needs to view files on a shared or less-trusted computer; enabling read-only mode helps prevent changes to the drive during that session, though it does not replace a separate backup.
- A small team gives a user access to stored files while retaining an administrator password for drive management; the separate Admin and User password option supports that handoff, but the team still needs its own process for password sharing and recovery.
- A user keeps a portable copy of important work files for occasional backup or transfer; the encrypted drive suits security-focused storage, while reviews indicate that moving very large files takes longer than on faster modern portable SSDs.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Business use and secure external backups where encrypted storage and write-protection options are useful |
| Capacity | 3.84TB (3,840GB) of solid-state storage |
| Interface, Form Factor And Compatibility | USB-C external SSD with a 2.5-inch form factor; compatible with laptops and desktops |
| Read And Write Performance | Up to 230MB/s sequential read and 250MB/s sequential write |
| Security And Data Protection | FIPS 197 certified with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption, touchscreen controls, admin and user passwords with PIN or passphrase modes, configurable password rules, and dual read-only modes |
| Included Accessories | Neoprene travel case and USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C-to-USB-C and USB-C-to-USB-A cables |
| Physical Specifications | Blue; 122.5 × 84.2 × 18.5mm; weighs 0.638lb |
| Model Identifiers | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80, model IKVP80ES3840G |