Apricorn Aegis Bio A25-BIO 640GB User manual

DATA PROTECTION FOR THE MOBILE WARRIOR
HARDWARE ENCRYPTED HARD DRIVE
Aegis Bio encrypted hard drive seamlessly encrypts
your data in real-time with 128-bit AES encryption.
The data on the drive remains impenetrable, even
if removed from it’s enclosure, ensuring the utmost
in protection for even the most sensitive les.
BIOMETRICALLY SECURE
Access to the drive is protected using UPEK’s ® TouchStrip™ sensor
with companion chip. Once registered just swipe your nger on the
sensor for access to your data
HARDWARE ENCRYPTED HARD DRIVE
With capacities up to 500GB*, the Aegis Bio encrypts your
data using real time 128-bit AES encryption
PROTECTION SUITE TOKEN™ SOFTWARE
Never forget your password again with Password Bank
Access your accounts and login with the
swipe of your nger
NO SOFTWARE REQUIRED ON HOST TO
ACCESS YOUR DATA
ADMINISTRATIVE PASSWORD
FEATURE
EXTENSIVE SHOCK MOUNTING
16-point omni-directional shock
mounting system
BUS POWERED
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USB
BIOMETRIC PROTECTION
Access to the Aegis Bio is protected via a
ngerprint biometric sensor. Once registered,
just swipe your nger on the sensor for access to
your les. Up to ten nger print proles can be
stored and can be accessed without software
on the host system. Use UPEK’s Protector Suite
Token Software to login to your accounts or
websites using just your nger.
COMPLETE PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES
WITH MOBILE EMPLOYEES
With its Administrator Password feature in addition to
its ngerprint activation, the Aegis Bio is the perfect
option for IT departments with mobile users that need
to take sensitive information on the road, including
government agencies and nancial institutions.
RUGGED, ULTRA-PORTABLE DESIGN
The bus powered Aegis Bio features a 16-point
omni-directional shock mounting system, pro-
tecting the drive from accidental bumps and
drops; and an integrated USB 2.0 cable, elimi-
nating the need to carry around bulky cables.
When security matters,
trust your data to the Aegis Bio.
Designed for those that demand the highest level of protection for their data, the
Aegis Bio fuses leading edge technology in biometric authentication and encryption
with a rugged, portable design to produce a truly remarkable drive.
Biometrically secure, the Aegis Bio utilizes UPEK’s Digital ID Hardware Engine. Comprised
of UPEK’s unique TouchStrip Sensor with companion chip, the Aegis Bio is able to store up
to ten nger print proles. Once your ngerprint is enrolled, just swipe your nger to access
your les. No software is required on the host to access your data, and the Aegis Bio is cross
platform compatible, enabling you to take your data securely from work, home or on the
road regardless of your operating system.
The Aegis Bio secures your data with real-time 128-bit AES hardware encryption, rendering the
drive impenetrable even if it is removed from its enclosure. In addition, the Aegis Bio’s 16-point
omni-directional shock mounting system protects the drive from accidental drops and bumps,
creating the most secure mobile drive available on the market today.

For more information on Aegis Bio and other innovative Apricorn products
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Features Benets
Ultra-portable design Ideal to take between home and the ofce or on trips
Hardware Encrypted Drive Real-time 128-bit AES encryption seamlessly encrypts all
data on the drive, protecting your data even if the drive
is removed from it’s casing
Biometric Access Once registered, just swipe your nger on the sensor for
access to your les. Up to ten ngerprint proles can be
stored and can be accessed without software on the
host system.
UPEK TouchStrip Fingerprint
Sensor with Oxford Controller
Chip
Leaders in Biometric Fingerprint Authentication Security,
UPEK and Oxford solutions provide the ultimate in data
protection with their unique match on chip technology,
enabling access to the drive to be completed without
exposing data to the host computer
Cross Platform Compatible Access les on any USB equipped computer, PC or Mac
Administrator Password
feature
Ideal for IT departments looking to secure their mobile
users, by allowing setup of administrator access to the
drive before being distributed to their mobile user(s).
Bus Powered Bus powered from standard USB port
Integrated cable Integrated USB 2.0 cable
Extensive Shock Mounting Protects the drive with a 16-point omni-directional shock
mounting system
Hard Drive Capacities 80GB*, 120GB*, 160GB*, 250GB*, 320GB* & 500GB*
Perfect for companies
dealing with
sensitive information
The Aegis Bio is the perfect option for companies that
need to take sensitive information on the road, such as
government or nancial institutions
Secure mobile storage
for the
road warrior
Excellent for transporting data between desktop &
notebook computers, or a secure mobile storage system
Box Contents Aegis Bio external hard drive with integrated cable,
Aegis Bio Software CD, Y-auxiliary power cable,
neoprene travel pouch & QuickStart Guide
Specications
Data Transfer Rates USB 2.0 - Up to 480Mbps
Power Supply 100% bus powered
Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Buffer Size 8MB
RPM 5400
Average seek time 12 ms
Shock - non operating 1000G 1ms
Shock - operating 300G 2ms
Dimensions & weight 19mm X 84.5mm X 120mm (0.75” X 3.3” X 4.7”) weight:
5.5oz.
Warranty 3 years limited
Approvals FCC & CE
System Requirements Hardware: Pentium II CPU, Apple G3 or later, 32MBs RAM, USB, CD-
ROM or CD-R/RW drive
Software: Microsoft 2000, XP and Vista (Software not
compatible with Mac)
Ordering Information Apricorn Part Number: A25-BIO-xxx (xx=drive size in GBs)
*One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting
Never forget your passwords again.
UPEK PROTECTION SUITE TOKEN SOFTWARE
WITH PASSWORD BANK
Replacing passwords with ngerprint biometrics
improves security since passwords can be lost or stolen,
and users enjoy freedom from memorizing passwords.
The Aegis Bio comes with UPEK’s Protection Suite Token
Software, enabling you to access your accounts and
website log ins with just the swipe of a nger.
Finger-activated logon of Windows accounts
Convenient, secure logon of authorized users
Integrated password bank
Finger-activated capture and replay of application and
web-based forms including user names & passwords
Fast User Switching on Windows XP
Automatically switch between Windows accounts with the
swipe of a finger
Encrypted storage area
Securely protect files and folders with the swipe of a finger
Unlock your computer with a finger swipe
Simply secure your computer when you leave it unattended,
then use your Aegis Bio to unlock your computer with the
swipe of your finger