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Password protect SSD drive that is connected to HH4000

Jean-Claude — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:08:51 GMT

Hello!

I do really enjoy the HH4000 and I am thinking about replacing my old NAS by a simple high speed SSD drive plugged on one of the HH4000 usb ports. I already tested it: that works pretty well with my windows, linux and android devices.

But I access the device pretty easily (roughly just the IP address). Is there any way to secure the access? How can I be sure that it is not be accessed from the internet? I am a nerd but not a security guy 🙂

Thanks!

Re: Password protect an SSD drive that is connected to HH4000

WelshTerrier — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:05:15 GMT

Good Day & Welcome to the Bell Community Forum.

Yes, you can password protect an SSD drive. This is typically achieved by encrypting the drive, which requires a password to access the data. You can encrypt either an internal or external SSD, and many operating systems offer built-in tools for encryption.

Most manufactures also include security password protection software with the SSD drive. E.g. Western Digital, Seagate, Kingston, etc. Please refer to your manual & the support site for your SSD drive.

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Take care.

Re: Password protect an SSD drive that is connected to HH4000

Jean-Claude — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:05:41 GMT

Thanks a lot WelshTerrier, I did not think about this option but about a pwd on the HH to access the drive. But your idea of a pwd protection on the drive itself works pretty well.

Thanks again,

Cheers

Re: Password protect an SSD drive that is connected to HH4000

WelshTerrier — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:05:27 GMT

Good Day @Jean-Claude

Thank you for your reaching out in updating the forum with your reply.

More than glad to have been of assistance.

Both methods that I mentioned earlier will provide you with the security that you are looking for on your SSD drive.

Take care.