Apricorn Aegis Padlock Fortress User Manual

Aegis Padlock Fortess
User
Guide
Remember to save your PIN in a safe
place. If lost or forgotten, there is no way
to access the drive.
If you are having difculty please refer
to the complete user’s manual which is
loaded on your Aegis Padlock drive and is
also available at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support

Apricorn Aegis Padlock Fortress Specifications

General

Interface	USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A
Read speed	180 MB/s
Access time	0.1 ms
SSD capacity	512 GB
Product color	Black
SSD form factor	-
Data transfer rate	0.18 Gbit/s
Protection features	Dust resistant, Water resistant
Security algorithms	256-bit AES, FIPS 140-2
Storage drive buffer size	8 MB
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Internal	No
Operating temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Cables included	USB
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717070

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19 mm
Width	84.5 mm
Height	120 mm

Summary

Aegis Padlock Fortress - Connections

Aegis Padlock Keypad Panel

First Time Use

Guides on setting up the Admin PIN, including LED indicators and PIN requirements for initial setup.

LED States and Their Meaning

Locking the Drive

Unlocking the Drive

Admin Mode

Changing the Admin PIN

Step-by-step guide for changing the existing Admin PIN.

Adding a New User PIN

Instructions on how to add a new user PIN to the Aegis Padlock.

Changing the User PIN

Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature

Aegis Padlock Brute Force Protection

Brute Force Feature

Details the steps to unlock the keypad for additional attempts after exceeding the PIN entry limit.

Setting a Self-Destruct PIN

Performing a Complete Re-Set

Initializing and Formatting the Aegis Padlock after a Complete Reset

Aegis Padlock Setup for Mac OS®

Diagnostic Mode

Troubleshooting