External hard drive and hard disk drive flood testing

Flooding is a fact of life for many. In the summer of 2008 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; over 3,900 homes were under water. Flooding is not only limited to floodplains. Broken pipes, drainage backups and fire suppression can all flood buildings. Everyone knows that water and electricity do not mix -- and during a flooding event, damage to your computer system and disk drives is almost ensured. Most insurance policies will cover damage to your computers and equipment, replacing them for you -- but your precious data may be lost forever unless you have thought ahead.

ioSafe is a leading provider of disaster protection for computer disk drives -- including flood protection. Testing is completed at ioSafe's research and development facility located in Auburn, California. Flood testing is completed using fresh and salt water pressure submersion tanks to simulate water depth. For each product developed, there is a specification for the depth and length of time the unit can be submerged. Testing at the facility ensures products meet the specifications. Independent third party verification of data survivability is also performed.

HydroSafe, ioSafe's patented waterproof technology is designed to provide flood protection for the enclosed disk drive. HydroSafe provides a protective waterproof barrier, tested as described above, that keeps the water out and yet still allows the normal heat dissipation required by typical computer components.

Knowing your valuable information is safe from all types of flooding or water damage can give you tremendous peace of mind!