Apricorn A25-PLE256-S128, A25-PLE256-1000, A25-PLE256-S256, A25-PLE256-2000 User manual

Aegis Padlock

Pro

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

About the Aegis Padlock Pro Secure Hard Drive 4

Package contents 4

Aegis Padlock Pro button panel 5

Aegis Padlock Pro - Getting Started 6

Before you begin 6
Powering the Aegis Padlock Pro 6
Connecting via USB 6
Connecting via eSATA 7

How do I use the Aegis Padlock Pro for the rst time? 8
What if I forget the User Password? 8

Setup for the Mac OS 9

Using the Aegis Padlock Pro 10

Entering the Standby Mode 10
Entering the User Mode 10
Exiting the User Mode 10
Entering the Admin Mode 11
Exiting the Admin Mode 11

Password Management 12

Changing the Admin Password 12
Adding a new User Password 13
Deleting the User Passwords 13
Changing the User Password 13

Aegis Padlock Pro Brute Force Protection 14

What is Brute Force Attack? 14
How does the Aegis Padlock Pro Protect against brute force attack? 14

Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock Pro 15

Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock Pro after a complete reset 15
Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating System 17

Troubleshooting 18

Technical Support 20

Warranty and RMA information 20

About the Aegis Padlock Pro
Secure Hard Drive

Looking for an effortless way to secure your

data? The Aegis Padlock Pro Secure Drive

is the ultimate portable hard drive and
secure storage system. With an easy-to-use
keypad design and software free setup, the
Aegis Padlock Pro Secure Drive enables you
to access the drive with your own unique
pin. Featuring a choice of AES-128 or 256
bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock
Pro provides seamless real-time encryption,
keeping your data safe even if the hard
drive is removed from its enclosure.

Package contents

• Aegis Padlock Pro drive

• Travel pouch

• Quick Start Guide

• USB Power Cable

• USB Data Cable

• eSATA Combo Cable

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Quick Start Guide

Package contents

Aegis Padlock Pro drive •
Travel pouch•
USB Power Cable•
Mini USB Data Cable•
eSATA Combo Cable•
Quick Start Guide•

Before you begin

Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the
Aegis Padlock Pro.

Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock Pro.
You might damage the drive if you use a cable
not included with the Aegis Padlock Pro.

Powering the Aegis Padlock Pro

To power the Aegis Padlock Pro attach
one end of the power cable to the
secure hard drive, and then attach the
other end to an available USB connector
on your computer. The indicator light
will turn red, as shown right.

Connecting via USB

Attach one end of the mini USB data
cable to the Aegis Padlock Pro, and
then attach the other end to another
available USB connector on your
computer, as shown right.

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Aegis Padlock Pro button panel

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Indicator light

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The “Cancel” button can be used to:

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• Cancel current operation

• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong

password

• Exit the Admin Mode

The button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock Pro and it can also be
used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations:

• Entering a password

• Conrming a new password

The indicator light displays the following colors to indicate the various modes of
operation:

• Red: Standby Mode

• Blue: Admin Mode

• Green: User Mode

The indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of the
Aegis Padlock Pro. Details are provided later in this chapter.

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Before you begin

Be sure to review the following information before you begin to use the
Aegis Padlock Pro.

Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock Pro.
You might damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the
Aegis Padlock Pro.

Powering the Aegis Padlock Pro

To power the Aegis Padlock Pro attach
one end of the USB power cable to the
secure hard drive, and then attach the

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other end to an available USB connector
on your computer. The indicator light
will turn red, as shown right.

Once the Aegis Padlock Pro is
powered you have two options for
connection, via USB or eSATA.

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Connecting via USB

Attach one end of the USB data
cable to the Aegis Padlock Pro, and
then attach the other end to another
available USB connector on your
computer, as shown right.

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Connecting via eSATA

eSATA/USB Combo
Connector

If you are using the eSATA/USB combo
connector on your computer, attach one
end of the eSATA data cable to the Aegis
Padlock Pro, and then attach the other
end to the eSATA/USB combo connector
on your computer, as shown below.

Note: When you are using the
eSATA/USB combo connector,
the eSATA data cable functions
as a data cable and power cable
simultaneously, in most cases
you should not need the USB
power cable.

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Standard eSATA
Connector

If you are using the standard eSATA
connector on your computer, attach
both the USB AC Adapter and the
eSATA data cable to the Aegis Padlock
Pro and your computer, as shown
below.

Note: As the Standard eSATA
connection transfers data only
and does not provide power,
you will need to use the
USB power cable.

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