GSMS1080
PS9J018 Rev1.2.1 GSMS 1080 User Manual Page 4 from 12
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1. Introduction
1.1. What is GStor Secure Mobile Storage GSMS 1080
The GStor Secure Mobile Storage GSMS 1080 (it will be named GSMS for short in the following
content) is a specially designed 80 GB 3.5” USB external hard disk drive with industry’s most
versatile security storage solutions available today. Unlike similar products available in the
market, it seamlessly integrates the real time hardware encryption engine and unique security key
access authentication into the hard disk drive electronic. And therefore, the GSMS highly protects
user’s data in secure and safe storage while enjoying the data mobility.
With the integrated security key authentication access, all data on the GSMS is protected against
unauthorized write and read access. Hence, all data is protected against destruction or steal by
unauthorized access.
Each GSMS is come with a pair of GStor Security Keys. Users are required to initialize their
GStor Security Keys from the first power up the GSMS. After GStor Security Keys initialization
processed, these two GStor Security Keys are unique only to their own GSMS and each of them
serve as authentication for access to the GSMS data.
1.2. GSMS Features
External 3.5” hard disk drive with embedded encryption and data access authentication
On-the-Fly real time encryption/decryption on all data written on hard disk drive
Unique GStor security key authentication for access protection
Ideal solution for highly secure, reliable and cost effective sensitive data storage
Support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer (compatible with USB 1.1)
Support Plug-and-Play and Hot-Plug
Ready for immediate use, FAT32 preformatted and driverless (Window 98 driver
provided)
Aluminium case for excellent heat dissipation, low noise and anti-shock protection
Can be used vertically and horizontally
Easy access On/Off switch
External power adapter without fan
There are two new important features available in the GSMS – data encryption and data access
authentication. Data encryption is a coding of data when they are written on the GSMS medium. It
is executed in real time. When data are read from GSMS medium, the data decoding is executed
in real time also. ExcelStor’s proprietary 64-bit data encryption is used in the GSMS.
The GSMS data access authentication protects all data on the GSMS if an unauthorized access
occurs. Only user with a correct GStor Security Key can access data on the GSMS.
