Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 A25-3PL256-500

Hard drive | encrypted | 500 GB | external (portable) | 2.5" | USB 3.0 | 5400 rpm | buffer: 8 MB | FIPS 197

MPN A25-3PL256-500
Manufacturer Apricorn
QuickCode 1675672
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Main Specification

Product Description Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 A25-3PL256-500 - hard drive - 500 GB - USB 3.0
Type Hard drive - external (portable)
Capacity 500 GB
Hardware Encryption Yes
Encryption Algorithm FIPS 197
Form Factor 2.5"
Interface USB 3.0
Data Transfer Rate 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Buffer Size 8 MB
Spindle Speed 5400 rpm
Features Hardware encryption, rugged, Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, Brute Force Self Destruct, administrator password, auto lock, Data at Rest Protection, drive reset, Wear Resistant Keypad, 256-bit AES
Power Source USB bus
Dimensions (WxDxH) 8.5 cm x 12 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 176 g
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty

General

Device Type Hard drive - external (portable)
Capacity 500 GB
Hardware Encryption Yes
Encryption Algorithm FIPS 197
Form Factor 2.5"
Interface USB 3.0
Buffer Size 8 MB
Features Hardware encryption, rugged, Variable Time Circuit (VTC) technology, Brute Force Self Destruct, administrator password, auto lock, Data at Rest Protection, drive reset, Wear Resistant Keypad, 256-bit AES
Width 8.5 cm
Depth 12 cm
Height 1.9 cm
Weight 176 g

Performance

Interface Transfer Rate 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Seek Time 12 ms (average)
Spindle Speed 5400 rpm

Expansion & Connectivity

Interfaces 1 x USB 3.0
Compatible Bay 2.5"

Power

Power Source USB bus

Software & System Requirements

OS Required Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista
System Requirements Details Windows XP/Vista/7 - Pentium RAM 32 MB Linux - Pentium RAM 32 MB MacOS X 10.2 or later - PowerPC G3

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories Carrying case
Cables Included 1 x USB 3.0 cable - integrated 1 x USB power splitter cable - external
Compliant Standards FCC

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year

Environmental Parameters

Shock Tolerance 300 g @ 2ms (operating) / 1000 g @ 1ms (non-operating)
Product features

Military-grade FIPS PUB 197 validated encryption

Featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive on the fly, keeping all encryption keys, PINs, and data at rest safe even if the hard drive is extracted from its enclosure.

Separate Admin and User modes

The Aegis Padlock supports one independent Admin and up to four separate User PINs. The Admin mode controls the universal programmable settings of the device and can only be accessed with the Admin PIN. The User mode is limited to basic external drive functions like read/write, unlock/lock, etc. The data on the drive can also be accessed with the admin PIN in the User mode.

Polymer-coated wear-resistant onboard membrane type keypad

Until the keypad USB drive is unlocked via its onboard keypad, it remains invisible to the host. The embedded keypad circumvents all hardware and software key logging attempts to capture passwords by excluding the host system from the authentication process. Polymer-coated buttons are wear-resistant and designed to not reveal most commonly used buttons to unlock the hardware encrypted USB drive.

Data recovery PINs

In the event that a User PIN is forgotten, Recovery PINs can be programmed into the device to permit access to the drive's data by creating a new state of User Forced Enrollment while the Admin PIN and the drive's data remain intact. Once a replacement User PIN is generated, access to the drive is restored for the user.

Brute force defense

All Aegis secure drives are unlocked (authenticated) by entering a PIN on their own onboard keypad. Since the PIN is not entered using the host computer's keyboard, they are not vulnerable to software or hardware-based key-loggers or software-based brute force attacks. However, if the device comes under a physical brute force attack, your data is protected with a programmable "Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism" which, if the programmed number (between 4 and 20) of consecutive incorrect password entries has been attempted, the hardware-encrypted hard drive device will delete its own encryption key and destroy the ability to decrypt its stored data.

Unattended auto lock

All Aegis secure drives will automatically lock once disconnected from a computer's USB port or the power to that USB port is interrupted, or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity.
Key selling points
  • Military-grade FIPS PUB 197 validated encryption
  • Separate Admin and User modes
  • Polymer-coated wear-resistant onboard membrane type keypad
  • Data recovery PINs
  • Brute force defense
  • Unattended auto lock
References

MPN: A25-3PL256-500

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