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Aegis
User
Guide
Padlock
Remember to save your PIN in a safe
place. If lost or forgotten, there is no way
to access the drive.
If you are having difficulty please refer
to the complete user's manual which is
loaded on your Aegis Padlock drive and is
also available at Apricorn's website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
SSD

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  • Page 1 If lost or forgotten, there is no way User to access the drive. If you are having difficulty please refer to the complete user’s manual which is Guide loaded on your Aegis Padlock drive and is also available at Apricorn’s website at: www.apricorn.com/support...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About the Aegis Padlock SSD Package contents Aegis Padlock SSD - Connections Before you begin Connecting the Aegis Padlock Connecting with the USB Y-Cable Aegis Padlock Keypad Panel First Time Use LED states and their meaning Locking the Drive...
  • Page 3 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc 2014. 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. Distribution of modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.

  • Page 4: About The Aegis Padlock Ssd

    About the Aegis Padlock SSD Looking for the highest level of security for your data while utilizing the fastest USB 3.0 speeds? Sporting an easy-to-use keypad design that is impervious to dust and grit, with a software free setup and operation, the Aegis Padlock...

  • Page 5: Aegis Padlock Ssd - Connections

    Aegis Padlock SSD - Connections Before you begin Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the Aegis Padlock. Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock. You might damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the Aegis Padlock.

  • Page 6: Connecting With The Usb Y-Cable

    Connecting with the USB Y-Cable If none of the Aegis Padlock LEDs power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-cable. Attach the Aegis Padlock’s integrated USB cable to the female connector of the USB Y-cable. Connect the two male USB connectors to two available USB ports on your computer.

  • Page 7: Aegis Padlock Keypad Panel

    Aegis Padlock Keypad Panel UNLOCK button LOCK button LED Indicator lights When you first plug in the SSD Padlock, the unit will do a self-test to verify all security components are working properly. The LEDs will go through 3 test stages RED, GREEN, and BLUE.

  • Page 8: Led States And Their Meaning

    LED states and their meaning No LEDs Drive locked and asleep Blinking Error / incorrect key entry. Also used for Mode Not Available / User PIN Change Solid Stand-by state, waiting for key entry Blinking GREEN Key entry accepted Solid BLUE Waiting to enter new User / Admin PIN Blinking...

  • Page 9: Locking The Drive

    Locking the Drive To lock the drive, press the LOCK button. If data is still being written to the drive, the Padlock will wait until all data has been written to the drive and then it will lock automatically. Note: The Aegis Padlock will not be recognized by the operating system in the standby state. Unlocking the Drive To unlock the drive: Enter either a User PIN or Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK button.

  • Page 10: Adding A New User Pin

    Adding a new User PIN Enter the Admin Mode (UNLOCK + 0 for five seconds. Enter Admin PIN and press UNLOCK). Press and hold UNLOCK + 1 until the LED turns to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN. Enter a User PIN and press UNLOCK (a minimum of 7 digits and a maximum of 16 digits). The LED flashes GREEN three times, then returns to Solid...

  • Page 11: Setting The Unattended Auto Lock Feature

    Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature To protect against unauthorized access if the drive is unlocked and unattended, the Aegis Padlock 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. The Unattended Auto Lock can be set to activate after 5, 10 or 20 minutes.

  • Page 12: Aegis Padlock Brute Force Protection

    Aegis Padlock Brute Force Protection What is Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack is a method of defeating a cryptographic scheme by systematically trying a large number of possibilities; for example, a large number of the possible keys in a key space in order to decrypt a message.

  • Page 13: Setting A Self-Destruct Pin

    Setting a Self-Destruct PIN Enter the Admin mode by pressing and holding UNLOCK + 0 for five seconds until the LED flashes RED. This indicates that you can enter the Admin PIN. Enter the Admin PIN and press UNLOCK. The drive is in Admin Mode when the LED has changed to BLUE.

  • Page 14: Initializing And Formatting After A Complete Reset

    Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock after a complete reset A complete reset of the Aegis Padlock will erase all information and partition settings. You will need to initialize and format the Aegis Padlock. To initialize your Aegis Padlock, do the following: After a complete reset, attach the Aegis Padlock to the computer.

  • Page 15: Hibernating Or Logging Off From The Os

    Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating System Be sure to save and close all the files on your Aegis Padlock before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you lock the Aegis Padlock manually before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from your system.

  • Page 16: Aegis Padlock Setup For Mac Os

    Select the Aegis Padlock from the list of drives and volumes. Each drive in the list will display its capacity, manufacturer, and product name, such as 232.9 Apricorn Padlock. Click the ‘Erase’ tab. Enter a name for the drive. The default name is Untitled. The drive’s name will eventually appear on the desktop.

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Mode

    Diagnostic Mode The keypad has a manual diagnostic mode built in to verify proper keypad function. This mode will not allow access to any data or admin function. It can only be used to identify the firmware level and to test button recognition. The diagnostic mode is also useful for troubleshooting key issues.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    PIN. Q: What encryption algorithm is used in this product? A: The Aegis Padlock SSD uses AES 256-bit algorithm. Q: Why could I not initialize, partition or format the Aegis Padlock? A: Ensure that you have administrator privileges. You will need Admin privileges to use the Disk Management Utility.
  • Page 19 Admin PIN, the drive can be re-set so it can be used again, but the data cannot be recovered. Q: How does this Padlock drive differ from other Apricorn Padlocks? A: The Padlock SSD is designed to meet a higher security that is approved for government and military use.

  • Page 20: Technical Support

    NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF APRICORN OR BY OPERATION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTALLATION, USE, OPERATION, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR.
  • Page 21 © Apricorn, Inc. 2014. All rights reserved. 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000 www.apricorn.com...

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