Kanguru Defender HDD 35 Encrypted Portable Hard Drive 2TB
- 2 TB, 2.5 inch form factor
- FIPS 197 certified, AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption
- USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1)
- Up to 100MB/s read, 70MB/s write
- Bitdefender antivirus, 30-day free trial
- Optional KRMC remote wipe and policy control
- Windows 10, 8.1, 8, Server 2016+, Mac OS 11+, TAA compliant
- Metal enclosure, 3 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tamper-proof, hardware-encrypted portable drive for government and regulated work, with optional remote wipe. The antivirus is a trial, and speeds are modest.
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ASIN: B0DPQT5XRQModel: Defender HDD35Category: External Hard Drives
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Overview
A hardware encryption chip inside this Kanguru drive scrambles every file as it is written, with no slowdown and no software on the host. A metal, tamper-proof case protects it, and optional remote management can wipe a lost drive.
Remote wipe and TAA compliance make it a fit for government contractors and field staff carrying sensitive files. The antivirus is a time-limited trial, and transfer speeds are modest.
Who it's for
Teams under government, healthcare or finance rules get a durable, managed drive. Casual users wanting big capacity and fast copies will find simpler drives more suitable.
Pros and cons
- Hardware encryption with no speed hit
- Remote wipe with KRMC
- TAA compliant for government
- Tamper-proof metal case
- Antivirus is only a trial
- Modest transfer speeds
- Dimensions and weight not listed
Performance notes
Encryption runs on dedicated hardware, so transfers move at the speed of the USB link without CPU load. Writes are slower than reads. Remote management adds password enforcement and the option to wipe a lost drive.
Specifications
| Brand | Kanguru |
|---|---|
| Model | Defender HDD35 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Write speed | Up to 70MB/s |
| Read Speed | Up to 100MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1) |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 Type A, USB 3.0 Type C |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hardware Platform | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, Server 2016+, Mac OS 11+, Linux |
| Additional Features | Dust resistant, tamper proof |
| Certification | FIPS 197, TAA compliant |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware, XTS mode |
| Antivirus | Bitdefender, 30-day free trial |
| Remote management | Optional KRMC |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitdefender included free with the Kanguru HDD 35?
It includes a 30-day free trial of Bitdefender antivirus.
Can a lost Kanguru HDD 35 be wiped remotely?
Yes, with the optional Kanguru Remote Management Console, which supports remote data wipe.
Does encryption slow the drive down?
Kanguru says the hardware encryption has zero performance impact during transfers.