Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-PL256-1TB User manual

PORTABLE, SECURE STORAGE
Compact, Encrypted 2.5” external USB hard drive
REAL-TIME HARDWARE ENCRYPTION
AES 128-bit & AES 256-bit encryption models
available
SOFTWARE FREE INSTALLATION & OPERATION
No software required…Period!
LOW POWER DESIGN
Uses USB power from host. No AC
adapter required
ADMINISTRATOR FEATURE
Allows enrollment of up to
10 passkeys & passkey
management
COMPATIBLE WITH ANY
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows®, Mac®, Linux
INTEGRATED USB CABLE
Convenient integrated
cable enables you to be
connected at the ick of
a ngertip
EXTENSIVE SHOCK
MOUNTING
16-point omni-
directional shock
mounting system
protects your data
from the hazards
of travel
3-YEAR
WARRANTY
Visit our web site at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448
©2011 Apricorn, Inc. Corporate Ofces: 12191 Kirkham Rd., Poway, CA. 92064 (updated 05/10)
*One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.
HARDWARE ENCRYPTED PORTABLE DRIVE
Aegis Padlock
Aegis Padlock Secure Hard Drive
Lookingforaneffortlesswaytosecureyourdata?TheAegisPadlockSecureDrive
is the ultimate portable hard drive and secure storage system. With an easy-to-use
keypaddesignandsoftwarefreesetup,theAegisPadlockSecureDriveenablesyou
to access the drive with your own unique pin.
Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption:Featuring your choice of AES-128
or256-bithardwareencryption,theAegisPadlockseamlesslyencryptsalldataonthedrive
in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.
Brute Force Self Destruct Feature: The Aegis Padlock uses a three pronged approach to
protect against a Brute Force attack. The rst step is to deny access to the drive until the drive
can verify the user PIN. After several incorrect attempts the drive will lock itself, requiring the
drive to be plugged in again to input a PIN. This feature blocks automated attempts to enter
PIN numbers. Lastly, after a predetermined number of failed PIN entries, the Padlock assumes it is
being attacked and will destroy the encryption key and lock itself, rendering the data useless and
requiring a total reset to redeploy the Padlock.
VTC Technology: Protection against hacker attempts doesn’t stop with Brute Force. Incorporated
into the Aegis Padlock’s electronics is Apricorn’s Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, working to
thwart “timing attacks” aimed at accessing the drive by studying the behavior and inltrating the
Padlock’s electronics.
SoftwareFree Design:Setuptakesjustminutes.Withnosoftwareinstallationrequiredforsetuporoperation
and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock Secure Drive provides stress free deployment in
corporate environments. Its Administrator Feature allows enrollment of up to ten unique user ID’s and one
administrator, making it a useful business collaboration tool.
WearResistantKeyPad:Designedwithprotectioninmind,theentireAegisPadlockfamilyincorporates‘wear
resistant’ keypads to hide key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker to the commonly used keys.
Data at Rest Protection: All data, PINs, and encryption keys are always encrypted while at rest.
Compact, Rugged Design: The Aegis Padlock’s low powered design is perfect for using with notebooks and
taking your data on the road. Perfectly pocketable, the Aegis Padlock’s compact, robust design features a
16-point omni-directional shock mounting system, protecting the drive from drops and knocks. The convenient
integrated USB cable eliminates the need to carry around cords with you and allows you to be connected at
the ick of a ngertip.
Works with
Windows 7,
Vista & XP

For more information on Aegis Padlock Secure Drive and other innovative
Apricorn products visit our web site at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448
©2011 Apricorn, Inc. Corporate Ofces: 12191 Kirkham Rd., Poway, CA. 92064
*One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.
Encryption Benets
Easy to use keypad design Unlock the drive with your own unique six- to twelve-digit pin
Real-time 128-bit or 256-bit
AES Hardware Encryption
(AES-256 avail in US only)
Encrypts 100% of your data in real-time and keeps your data safe even if the hard drive is
removed from the enclosure
No software installation No software required to setup or operate - making it perfect for corporate deployments
Administrator feature Allows enrollment of up to ten unique user ID’s and one administrator, making it a useful
business collaboration tool
100% of data on drive
encrypted All data on the drive is encrypted in real-time
Features Benets
Ultra-portable design Ideal to take between home and the ofce or on trips
Integrated cable Integrated USB 2.0 cable
Low powered design Bus powered from standard USB port
Extensive Shock Mounting Protects the drive with a 16-point omni-directional shock mounting system
Hard Drive Capacities 250GB, 320GB 500GB, 640GB, 750GB and 1TB*
Plug-n-Play and
Compatible on any system Works with Windows®, Mac®and Linux
Hot Swappable No need to power down, just plug and go
Secure storage Excellent for notebook owners, road warriors, government, health care, insurance
companies, nancial institutions, HR departments and executives with sensitive data
Box Contents Aegis Padlock Secure Drive with integrated cable, Quick Start Guide, Auxiliary power
cable & neoprene travel pouch
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: 6.7 oz.
Warranty 3 years limited
Approvals FCC & CE
System Requirements Hardware: PC compatible computer with Pentium®CPU or similar, 32MB of RAM, CD-ROM
or CD-RW, USB 1.2 or 2.0, Apple®G3 or later
Operating systems: Microsoft®7, XP or Vista™, Mac®OS 10.2 or greater, Linux
Ordering Information Apricorn Part Number: A25-PL128-xxx / A25-PL256-xxx (xxx=drive size in GBs)
HARDWARE ENCRYPTED PORTABLE DRIVE
AegisPadlock