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This quick start guide contains the unique administrator DO NOT discard this manual. on page 2. Do not discard Administrator Password is on password for your Rocsafe which is required to configure Page 2. advanced security settings. Please keep in Safe Place.
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Rocsafe is a secure storage device that consists of a hard disk drive and a hardware based encryption module that encrypts every byte and every sector of data that is written into the hard disk.
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Users do not have to change their computing behavior. All the data written into the Rocsafe is encrypted in real- time using hardware, prior to actual storage, leaving no data in "clear". By performing security operations in hardware, Rocsafe cannot be compromised by software attacks such as Viruses and Trojans.
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Single-Factor Authentication: In this mode of Authentication, the user is prompted for a Password at the pre-boot stage after power-on. Rocsafe grants access to the user if the correct password is presented. Two-Factor Authentication: In this mode of Authentication, the user is prompted for ®...
• Key: USB Connectors • • Key: 4-pin USB type connector x 1 Power Requirement Rocsafe Drive is powered by the internal notebook power. Package • Rocsafe Encrypted Hard Drive x 1 ® • KeyCrypt (Secure Digital Key token) •...
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Active or in a process of Transferring, Storing, files as this could result in data loss and disk damage. Caution: Do not DROP or JOLT your Rocsafe Hard Drive or attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. These actions will void the warranty.
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8. Restart to use Rocsafe. 2.3. Hibernation and Standby in Microsoft Windows Rocsafe does not support “Standby” option due to associated security risks. Therefore, you must refrain from using this option. However, Rocsafe supports “Hibernate”...
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2. When prompted, type in the old password and the new password. 3.2 Changing Administrator Password Every Rocsafe ships with a randomly generated factory administrator password. This allows the user to configure security settings and to reset the user account when necessary. Follow these steps to change...
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DO NOT LOSE THIS ADMINISTRATIVE PASSWORD. PLEASE BE SURE TO REMEMBER AND/OR RECORD YOUR PASSWORD IN A SAFE PLACE. UNFORTUNATLY ROCSTOR/ROCSECURE CAN NOT REPLCE OR REPAIR PRODUCT WHICH HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE OR INACCESSIBLE DUE TO LOSS OF PASSWORD OR THE SECURITY KEYS.
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Note: You can revert back to using password only by selecting the “Enable Password Login” option. 3.5 Authentication in Token Mode Once Rocsafe is in Token Mode, you will be prompted for the token and the PIN (Password) instead of the original password during authentication: 1.
USB token and to enter his/her PIN (PASSWORD) for authentication. 2. How easy is it to start using a new Rocsafe? It is very simple and straightforward. If you are starting afresh, just plug Rocsafe into the notebook like a normal hard disk and boot from it.
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Rocsafe in comparison with normal, unencrypted hard disks? No. The on-the-fly encryption and decryption engine in Rocsafe is faster than the data transfer speed of the IDE interface and thus does not incur any performance overheads. 8. How strong is the encryption of Rocsafe? Rocsafe uses the NIST certified DES and Triple-DES encryption schemes.
9. Can Rocsafe be used as a secondary or a slave hard disk? Although Rocsafe is designed only to be used as a primary master, work is underway to make it function as a secondary or a slave drive, even as a portable drive using a USB-to-IDE interface.
Rocstor warrants that the Rocstor hardware product and all the internal components of the product that you have purchased or leased from Rocstor are free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use during the Limited Warranty Period.
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Rocstor's choosing that is at least equivalent to your Rocstor branded product in hardware performance. Rocstor reserves the right to elect, at its sole discretion, to give you a refund of your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of a replacement.
The data stored in hard disk is not guaranteed by Rocstor or the hard disk manufacturer. We are not responsible for any loss of data. Always back up data regularly.
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