The dongle sized HID OMNIKEY 6221 is a portable and innovative biometric reader/memory stick with MicroSD slot and reader for SIM-sized contact smart cards all in one device. Combining a smart card reader and memory means that data contained and carried on the HID OMNIKEY 6221 can easily be encrypted making it inaccessible to unauthorized personnel or in case the biometric reader is lost or stolen.
As part of the HID Global family of products the HID OMNIKEY 6221 biometric reader provides an unparalleled card read support and compatibility.
Q1. What is the HID OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD reader?
The HID OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD is a dongle-sized portable device that combines a SIM-sized smart card reader with a MicroSD memory slot in a single USB form factor. It enables encrypted data storage alongside smart card authentication, ideal for secure mobile computing and data portability.
Q2. What smart card types does the OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD support?
The HID OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD supports 5V, 3V, and 1.8V smart cards including ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of contact smart card formats used in enterprise and government applications.
Q3. How does the OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD enhance data security?
The OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD allows data stored in the MicroSD slot to be encrypted using the smart card, making it inaccessible to unauthorized personnel even if the device is lost or stolen.
Q4. What are the physical dimensions and weight of the OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD?
The HID OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD measures 94 × 26 × 15 mm (3.7" × 1.02" × 0.59") and weighs approximately 17 g (0.6 oz), making it one of the most portable smart card readers available.
Q5. What are the operating conditions for the HID OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD?
The OMNIKEY 6221 MicroSD operates at temperatures between 0°C and 55°C (32°F–131°F) and at 10–90% relative humidity. It is USB-powered with no external power supply required, making it truly portable.