Lock-Override Mode - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z User Manual

Lock-Override Mode

Certain users may encounter a case where they need the key to remain
unlocked during a reboot, passing the key through a virtual machine or other
similar situation which, under normal circumstances, would cause the key to
lock. To help facilitate this use case, "Lock-Override Mode" will allow the key
to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration and will not lock again
until USB power is interrupted.
NOTE: When in this mode, the key is vulnerable to being moved from one
computer and connected to another computer provided USB power is
uninterrupted. Due to this vulnerability, we strongly recommend this mode be
used ONLY in circumstances where the key can be physically secured (as in
a locked Server Room) or in a place where it can be visually monitored while
in this mode. Use of a powered hub or a Y-cable increases this security risk.
Always return the key to the default Lock-Override Mode OFF when
returning to normal service.
To set the "Lock-Override" to On:
1.
Enter the Admin Mode (Press and hold
RED LED blinks, then enter the Admin code and press the
BLUE
LED will glow solidly.)
2.
Press and hold 7 + 1 for three seconds. The
times, then the
3.
When the key is unlocked and attached to a USB port in "Lock-Override
BLUE
Mode", the
that "Lock-Override" mode is active.
Note: If "Unattended Auto-Lock" mode has been turned on, "Lock-Override"
will not override it; the key will lock itself upon reaching the selected amount
of inactivity. If you need the key to stay unlocked, Enter the Unattended
Auto-Lock Feature and set the lock timer to "0" (0 = OFF) See Page 10.
To turn Lock-Override Mode off and return to normal operation:
4.
Enter the Admin Mode (Press and hold
RED
LED blinks. Then enter the Admin code and press the
BLUE LED will glow solidly.)
5.
Press the 7 + 0 together until the
BLUE
LED will glow steadily.
6.
To verify, unlock the key in User mode and check that the
no longer blinking.
BLUE
LED will glow solidly.
LED will blink once every three seconds to alert you
+ 0 for five seconds until the
GREEN
+ 0 for five seconds until the
GREEN LED blinks three times. The
button. The
LED will blink three
button. The
BLUE LED is
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