Device Initialization
Dual partitions
The IronKey D500S allows you to create two
custom sized, separate partitions between the
Admin & User. If this feature is enabled, the Admin
login will have access to both User & Admin
partitions, while the User login will only have
access to the User Partition. This feature is useful
for securely separating data and file access
privileges between the Admin & User, or can be
used to enable a hidden file store to prevent
exposing un-needed files on untrusted systems.
The partition sizes between the Admin & User can
also be adjusted if desired.
NOTE: This feature is optional and can be disabled by
leaving the "Enable Dual Partition" box unchecked
during setup (Figure 4.15)
To adjust and allocate the partition sizes between
User & Admin, move the slider to the left or right
respectively (Figure 4.16).
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Partitions can be adjusted in 0.5GB
Increments.
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Partition sizing is based on the total capacity of
the available storage on the hidden partition.
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By default, the Dual partition slider is set to
divide storage evenly between Admin & User,
until it is manually adjusted.
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The smallest partition size that can be
allocated is 1GB.
Admin Login
Once the drive is fully setup with Dual Partitions
enabled, the Admin Login will be presented with
an option to unlock the drive to access either the
Admin Partition OR the User Partition with each
successful login. (Figure 4.17)
NOTE: Only one partition can be opened at a time.
Both User & Admin partitions cannot be unlocked
at the same time.
The User Login will not be presented with this
option and will automatically unlock the User
Partition only.
Figure 4.15- Partition device
Figure 4.16- Partition device, slider adjusted
Figure 4.17- Admin login example, partition selection
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