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Secure Storage at Your Fingertips
Whether you want to keep personal files safe from prying eyes or have highly sensitive business information that cannot be compromised, the OWC Guardian gives you peace of mind data security with smartphone-like ease of operation.
Just connect the bus-powered OWC Guardian to any USB-C equipped Mac, iPad Pro, or PC, enter your password, and drag and drop files and folders with a fingertip touch on the color screen. Regardless of operating system, OWC Guardian automatically encrypts your data when writing and decrypts it when you need to read it. Even if your OWC Guardian is lost or stolen and the internal SSD is removed, your data cannot be accessed without the correct password.
Military-Grade Hardware Encryption
Built-in 256-bit AES OPAL cryptoprocessor automatically encrypts data when writing and decrypts when reading. Your data remains protected even if the drive is lost, stolen, or the internal SSD is removed.
Intuitive Color Touchscreen Operation
Smartphone-like interface makes secure storage effortless. Simply connect, enter your password via the color touch screen, and drag and drop files. No software installation required.
Blazing-Fast Performance with Zero Impact
Up to 1000MB/s real-world speeds enable quick file transfers, data backups, and 4K video editing. Hardware-based encryption means no slowdown to your computer's processor.
Platform Independent Security
Data encryption works seamlessly across Mac, iPad Pro, and PC without additional software. Your files stay protected regardless of which operating system you use.
Fully Configurable Access Control
Choose numeric PIN or memorable passphrase with multi-password option for separate admin and end-user permissions. Configurable password lengths (6-30 characters), adjustable auto-timeout lock, and randomized touchscreen layout for maximum security.
Advanced Protection Features
Read-Only mode prevents data modification or deletion. Secure-Erase function wipes all passwords and encryption. Physical access design protects against malware, hacking, and brute force attempts.
Professional-Grade Build Quality
Anodized aluminum body provides optimal heat dissipation and impact protection. Bus-powered with included USB-C cable for maximum portability.
Worry-Free Warranty
Backed by 3-year OWC Limited Warranty plus award-winning customer support.
The Best Encryption
OWC storage solutions are created to be the best in all aspects, so we infused the palm-sized OWC Guardian with hardware-based military grade encryption. The OWC Aura SSD inside Guardian has a built-in 256-bit AES OPAL cryptoprocessor to keep your data continuously protected without slowing down your machine with encryption tasks. Additionally, OWC Guardian’s physical assess design ensures you’ll also never have to worry about malware, hacking, or brute force attempts to acquire your data.
Speed to Match its Strength
While OWC Guardian is ideal for keeping your data and content protected anywhere you travel, you also can utilize its awesome performance to level-up your portable productivity. With up to 1,000MB/s real-world read/write speed, you can transfer huge files, backup data, and edit 4K videos in a flash.
Fully Configurable Access
With great protection comes great responsibility. OWC Guardian gives you the power to configure multiple access settings to satisfy any data security requirement:
- 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 to lock the drive
- Randomized touchscreen layout and secure erasure for maximum protection of important files
- Read-Only mode so existing data cannot be modified or deleted
- Secure-Erase the drive to wipe out all passwords and encryption capability
Data Protection That Works for Everyone
OWC products are loved around the world over for their It Just Works™ ease-of-use and reliability. OWC Guardian comes Apple File System (APFS) formatted so you just plug it into your Mac or iPad Pro and you’re ready to go. Don’t fret if you’re a PC user, OWC’s free Drive Guide helps you easily reformat for Windows in seconds. Want to be able to use OWC Guardian anywhere with any computer? With OWC MacDrive software (available separately) you can use OWC Guardian interchangeably with Macs and PCs hassle-free.
OWC USB-C Cable Included
OWC Guardian comes with a 0.5M (19") OWC USB-C Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC USB-C Cables are the perfect choice.