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Phoenix DataCare 2003
3.8/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My archive pick is the DataCare 2003: about 60 3.5-inch drives behind a 2-hour Class 125 rating, and the least weight per cubic foot of any safe here.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best fireproof safe for a large hard drive archive in Best Fireproof Safe for External Hard Drives – 5 Media Safe Picks: A business or serious archivist with dozens of drives or tapes; 585 lb and 28.5 inches deep means a ground-floor spot and a delivery crew.
What we like
- Class 125 for 2 hours at 1,850°F, certified by SP in Sweden (per Turtle Case)
- Holds about 60 3.5-inch drives; 2.8 cubic feet
- About 209 lb per cubic foot, the best ratio here
What to know first
- 585 lb
- Key lock only
Product details
| Brand | PHOENIX SAFE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PHOENIX SAFE INTERNATIONAL LLC |
| Model | 2003 |
| Part number | 2003 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 28.5 inches x 27.25 inches x 30.5 inches |
| Item weight | 585 pounds |
| Color | Off White |
| Size | 2.8 Cubic Feet |
| Fire rating | Class 125, 2 hours at 1,850°F (SP Sweden, per Turtle Case) |
| Interior | 19.5 x 15.5 x 16 in, 2.8 cu ft (Phoenix) |
| Exterior | 30.5 x 27.25 x 28.5 in (Phoenix) |
| Weight | 585 lb (Phoenix) |
| Drive capacity | About 60 x 3.5-inch drives (Turtle Case) |
| Lock | Seven-pin dimple key, two keys |
| Water and impact | Double door with seals; 30-foot impact (Phoenix claim) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- CLASS 125 FIRE PROTECTION FOR SENSITIVE MEDIA: Class 125 2-hour fire rating keeps interior temperatures below 125F-suitable for protecting magnetic and digital media including hard drives, backup tapes, CDs, film, and photos. Required for data integrity in extreme heat
- COMMERCIAL-GRADE ALL-STEEL CONSTRUCTION: Built with heavy-duty steel inside and out. All bolt work fastens directly into steel for superior impact resistance and theft protection. Sealed design also protects contents from dust and humidity
- DOUBLE-DOOR SYSTEM WITH WATER-RESISTANT SEALS: Internal gaskets and double-door construction help prevent water damage from fire hoses and sprinkler systems-providing full protection against fire, moisture, and smoke
- DESIGNED TO SECURE A WIDE RANGE OF MEDIA: Engineered to store magnetic media like DLT and LTO tapes, as well as memory cards, smartphones, laptops, data cartridges, CDs, and film. Capacity: Holds 108 DLT or 135 LTO Tapes
- SECURE KEY LOCK WITH WARRANTY PROTECTION: Includes a pick-resistant dimple key lock with two keys. Backed by a 3-Year Parts & Labor Warranty for quality assurance and peace of mind
- EXPLOSION TESTED FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS: Tested for fire resistance at 1850 degrees Fahrenheit and explosion tested at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure maximum protection of your valuable media and data storage devices
- GENEROUS STORAGE CAPACITY: Features 2.8 cubic feet of interior space, providing ample room for storing multiple devices, backup tapes, hard drives, and other sensitive media
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 1 owner discussion and review page we read.
Praise
- An r/Safes reply calls the DataCare line a good option for hard drives and other digital media
Complaints
- The r/Safes poster asking about DataCare worried that its rating comes from a lab other than UL
Sources: Reddit r/Safes, Phoenix DataCare any good for Class 125 (search excerpt)
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