Aegis Padlock User Manual

Aegis Padlock SSD
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When you rst plug in the Aegis Padlock SSD,
the unit will do a self-test to verify all security
components are working properly. The LEDs will
go through 3 test stages: RED, GREEN, and
BLUE. This will be followed by three GREEN
blinks indicating all components are functioning
properly. A test failure will leave the unit in an
inoperable state indicated by a blinking RED LED.
First Time Use
Before the Padlock SSD can be used, the Admin PIN MUST be set. The LEDs will glow
Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN to indicate the Padlock SSD is waiting for an Admin PIN to
be set.
To Set-up the Admin PIN:
1. Press
+ 9 simultaneously. The LEDs will be Constant BLUE / Blinking GREEN.
2. Enter the new Admin PIN and press the
key. If accepted, the BLUE LED will turn
off, the GREEN LED will blink three times, and then will return to Solid BLUE and
Blinking GREEN.
3. Re-enter that Admin PIN and press the
key again. If accepted, the GREEN LED will
glow solidly for three seconds.
4. The BLUE LED will glow solidly indicating the drive is in Admin mode and will remain
that way for 30 seconds or until the
key is pressed, either of which will return the
drive to its standby (locked) state.
5. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.
6. To access the drive’s data using the Admin PIN, press the
button, then enter the
new Admin PIN and press .
Note:
PINs must be a minimum length of 7 maximum 16 digits.
Cannot contain all consecutive numbers (2345678 or 9876543)
Cannot contain all same number (1111111)
The SHIFT key can be used for additional combinations.
SHIFT + 1 are a separate value than just 1.
NOTE: if you are using the Aegis Congurator (sold separately) to set up your
Aegis Padlock SSD, First ensure that the device to be congured has the
“congurable” logo on the belly label. Also, DO NOT perform the following Manual
Admin and USER PIN SETUP steps below; The Aegis Congurator will only recognize
devices in their factory “out of box” state or devices that have been completely reset.
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Quick Start Guide
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Aegis Padlock Specifications

General

Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Interface	USB 3.0
Capacity	1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux
Authentication	PIN
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 5 Gbps
Power	USB bus-powered
Encryption	AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Initial Device Self-Test and LED Indicators

Describes the initial self-test sequence (RED, GREEN, BLUE LEDs) and status lights indicating proper function.

Setting the Admin PIN

Step-by-step instructions for setting the initial Admin PIN, including required LED states and PIN requirements.

Drive Operation

Locking and Unlocking the Drive

Instructions on how to lock and unlock the Aegis Padlock SSD using the button and PIN.

Creating User PINs

Guides for creating a new User PIN, including standard and forced enrollment methods.

Mac OS Formatting

Reformatting the Drive

Step-by-step process to reformat the Aegis Padlock SSD for Mac OS compatibility using Disk Utility.

Technical Support

Support Resources

Provides contact information and resources for technical assistance, including website, email, and phone number.