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Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Padlock DT Aegis User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started Before you begin Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the first time? What if I forget the User Password? Using the Aegis Padlock DT Entering the Standby Mode...

  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off Troubleshooting Technical Support Warranty and RMA information Copyright © Apricorn, Inc 2012. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: About The Aegis Padlock Desktop Drive

    OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format.To access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB port using the USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0).

  • Page 5: Aegis Padlock Dt Button Panel

    Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong password • Exit the Admin Mode button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock DT and it can also be used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations: • Entering a password •...

  • Page 6: Aegis Padlock Dt - Getting Started

    Aegis Padlock DT. Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT Ensure that the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT is in the OFF position. Connect the Aegis Padlock DT to a power outlet using the included AC Adapter.

  • Page 7: How Do I Use The Aegis Padlock Dt The First Time

    How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the first time? You can use it in one of the following ways: • Enter the Admin Mode with 123456 (default administrator password), and then you are able to change the Admin Password or create a User Password.

  • Page 8: Using The Aegis Padlock Dt

    Mode, and User Mode Entering the Standby Mode The Standby Mode is the default mode of the Aegis Padlock DT and is the gateway to other operations. To enter the Standby Mode, attach the Aegis Padlock DT to your computer. The drive automatically goes into Standby Mode and the LOCK indicator light turns RED.

  • Page 9: Entering The Admin Mode

    Alternately, you can turn your Aegis Padlock DT OFF at the power switch on the back of the unit. Once you turn the Aegis Padlock DT ON again, the LOCK indicator light will be RED, indicating that you are in the Standby Mode.

  • Page 10: Password Management

    You waited longer than 10 seconds before entering a password. • The new password was entered incorrectly. If no activity is detected within two minutes in the Admin Mode, the Aegis Padlock DT will return to the Standby Mode. www.apricorn.com...

  • Page 11: Adding A New User Password

    6 digits and a maximum of 16 digits). The UNLOCK indicator light will flash GREEN three times. Immediately re-enter the new User Password and press . The UNLOCK indicator light will stay solid GREEN indicating that the User Password has been changed successfully. www.apricorn.com...

  • Page 12: Setting The Unattended Auto Lock Feature

    To protect against unauthorized access if the drive is unlocked and unattended, the Aegis Padlock DT can be set to automatically lock after a pre-set amount of time. In its default state, the Aegis Padlock Unattended Auto Lock feature is turned off.

  • Page 13: Aegis Padlock Dt Brute Force Protection

    Accordingly, one definition of “breaking” a cryptographic scheme is to find a method faster than a brute force attack. How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against brute force attack? With the drive locked and in the standby state the LOCK indicator light will be solid RED.

  • Page 14: Setting A Self Destruct Password

    Setting a Self Destruct Password The Aegis Padlock DT has the ability to set a password that will reset the encryption key if needed. By resetting the encryption key all data on the drive will be lost and cannot be recovered.

  • Page 15: Completely Resetting The Aegis Padlock Dt

    To perform a complete reset of the drive, do the following: Connect the Aegis Padlock DT to an available USB port. Turn on the power switch on the back of the drive while holding the “Cancel” button. The ADMIN (A) and LOCK indicator lights will flash BLUE and RED alternately.
  • Page 16 If you need only one partition, accept the default partition size and click Next. Click Next. Create a volume label, select Perform a quick format, and then click Next. Click Finish. Wait until the format process is complete. The Aegis Padlock DT will be recognized and it is available for use. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 17 Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating System Be sure to save and close all the files on your Aegis Padlock DT before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you log off the Aegis Padlock DT manually before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from your system.
  • Page 18 A: There is no other way to retrieve the Admin Password except a complete reset of the Aegis Padlock DT. After a complete reset, all data will be lost and you will need to initialize, allocate and format the Aegis Padlock DT manually. Then you will be able to use the default Admin Password 123456.
  • Page 19 Q: How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT without a password? A: As a full disk encryption product, the Aegis Padlock DT can never be used without a password. Q: What encryption algorithm is used in this product? A: Depending on your model the Aegis Padlock DT uses either AES 128-bit or 256-bit algorithm.

  • Page 20: Warranty And Rma Information

    Warranty and RMA information One Year Limited Warranty: Apricorn offers a 1-year limited warranty on the Aegis Padlock DT against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either directly from Apricorn or an authorized reseller.
  • Page 21 © Apricorn, Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000 www.apricorn.com...

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