iodyne Pro Mini
Downloads and set-up
- Pro Mini datasheet, 2026 (PDF, iodyne.com)
- iodyne software for Mac and Windows (iodyne.com)
- Linux start-up guide (iodyne.com)
More on iodyne with Renderboxes systems: iodyne storage for Renderboxes workstations.
Description
A smart drive for the pocket. Pro Mini carries 4 or 8 TB, enough for more than 36 hours of 4K1, with RAID-6 protection, XTS-AES-256 encryption, Find My tracking and an e-paper label, in a machined aluminium case that is IP54 dust and water resistant and runs from any USB-C port.
Dimensions: 5.6cm Height x 12.2cm Width x 19.1cm Depth
Weight: Approx. 0.329kg
Specifications Overview
- iodyne Pro Mini - 5201
- 4TB or 8TB usable capacity
- 40 Gb/s USB4 or Thunderbolt connection Also works on USB 3 and USB 2 at their speeds Silent solid-state cooling sustains performance
- USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 compatible) Up to 40Gb/s link speed Bus powered
- Hardware RAID-6 data protection XTS-AES-256 hardware encryption Hardware Secure Enclave key storage NFC tap-to-unlock support
- 2.1" customisable e-paper digital label Multi-container support Apple and Google Find My integration iodyne Cloud Fleet Management support
- Dual AirJet solid-state cooling Triple-anodised machined aluminium chassis
- 13.1 cm × 6.9 cm × 1.3 cm
- IP54 dust and water resistant 36-inch drop resistant 231 g
- macOS 13 or later Windows 10 (21H2) and Windows 11 (22H2 or later) Ubuntu 22.04 or later (kernel 6.8 or later)
- USB-C bus power (7.5 W or 15 W)
- 1 year, extended to 3 years at no charge when registered with iodyne Cloud
iodyne Pro Mini
Usable capacity options: 4TB or 8TB
Port: USB-C, bus-powered
Connection modes: operates as USB 2.x, USB 3.x, USB4, or Thunderbolt, depending on the host connection
Maximum link speed: up to 40Gb/s
Thunderbolt / USB4 support: 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, with backward compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), and USB 2.0 (480Mb/s)
Sustained transfer performance: 3 GB/s (3000 MB/s) sustained read and 3 GB/s (3000 MB/s) sustained write when connected via a 40Gb/s interface
Designed for sequential sustained data movement common in pro workflows (ingest/offload)
Cooling system: solid-state cooling powered by dual AirJet® modules
Described as silent, dynamic, self-cleaning, and protected from particles as small as 0.3μm
Encryption: enterprise-grade XTS-AES-256 encryption
Encryption key storage: keys stored in a hardware Secure Enclave
Data protection: hardware-accelerated RAID-6 data protection (designed to protect data even if an internal NAND flash chip fails)
Authentication: Device Passkeys stored in a phone/computer Secure Enclave
NFC: NFC transponder supported for tap-to-unlock access
Digital Label: 2.1″ e-paper display for custom labels (project names, QR codes, barcodes, contact info, etc.)
Multiple Containers: optional logical containers, each can be formatted with a different filesystem type
Workflow Metadata: can store custom workflow metadata (times/dates/project codes/shipping/billing etc.) viewable on a computer or via the iodyne iOS app using NFC
iodyne App: iOS “On Set” app support for workflow visibility and notifications (as described by iodyne)
Fleet Management: iodyne Cloud Fleet Management support (manage settings and authorised users across multiple drives)
Find My tracking: integrated Bluetooth beacon that can link with Apple and Google location tracking networks
Tracking is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that recharges automatically when needed
Chassis: triple-anodised machined aluminium, with hardened glass protecting the Digital Label
Dimensions: 131 mm × 69 mm × 13 mm
