Apricorn ADT-3PL256F-6000 User manual
Aegis Padlock DT
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
About the Aegis Padlock Desktop Drive 4
Package contents 4
Aegis Padlock DT Button Panel 5
LED states and their meaning 6
Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started 7
Before you begin 7
Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT 7
How do I use the Aegis Padlock DT the rst time? 8
What if I forget the User PIN? 8
Using the Aegis Padlock DT 9
Entering the Standby Mode 9
Entering the User Mode 9
Exiting the User Mode 9
Entering the Admin Mode 10
Exiting the Admin Mode 10
PIN Management 11
Changing the Admin PIN 11
Adding a new User PIN 12
Deleting the User PINs 12
Changing the User PIN 12
Setting the Unattended Auto Lock Feature 13
Aegis Padlock DT Brute Force Protection 14
What is Brute Force Attack? 14
How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against brute force attack? 14
Setting a Self Destruct PIN 15
Completely resetting the Aegis Padlock DT
Initializing and formatting the Aegis Padlock DT after a complete reset 16
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Hibernating or Logging off from the OS 18
Aegis Padlock DT Setup for Mac OS 18
Diagnostic Mode 19
Troubleshooting 20
Technical Support 22
Warranty and RMA information 22
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About the Aegis
Padlock Desktop Drive
Looking for an effortless way to secure
your data? Look no further than the
Aegis Padlock DT.
With an easy-to-use keypad design
and software free setup, the Aegis
Padlock DT enables you to access
the drive with your own unique pin.
Featuring 256 bit hardware encryption
and a super-fast USB 3.0 connection,
the Aegis Padlock DT provides
seamless real-time encryption,
keeping your data safe 24/7.
Package contents
• Aegis Padlock DT
• AC Adapter
• USB 3.0 data cable
(backwards compatible
with USB 2.0)
• Quick Start Guide
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Aegis Padlock DT
Quick Start Guide
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Your Aegis Padlock DT is preformatted in NTFS for Windows
OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format.To
access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB
port using the USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0).
Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the drive to the ON position, the LOCK
indicator light on the top of the unit should show RED. Enter the default PIN number of 123456 and
press . The UNLOCK indicator light will turn GREEN indicating the drive is unlocked and can be
accessed.
Changing the ADMIN PIN number to your own unique PIN number
You are the “administrator” of this drive. The rst thing you will want to do is change the Administrator
PIN number from the default 123456 to a unique, secure PIN number that you will remember.
To change the Admin PIN number follow the instructions below:
1.
and is ready for use. For the Mac
To enter Admin Mode, connect the drive to a USB port. The UNLOCK indicator light will be RED.
Next, press and hold 0 + for 5 seconds until the UNLOCK indicator light ashes RED.2.
Enter the Admin PIN number (default is 123456) and press . The ADMIN (A) 3.
indicator light will turn BLUE indicating you are in Admin Mode.
While in Admin Mode, press and hold 9 + until the ADMIN (A) light ashes BLUE.4.
Enter the new PIN number (minimum 6 digits) and press . The UNLOCK indicator 5.
light will ash GREEN 3 times if successful.
Re-enter the new PIN number and press . The UNLOCK indicator light will stay 6.
solid GREEN for 2 seconds then the ADMIN (A) indicator light will become solid BLUE
indicating you have successfully changed the Admin PIN.
To exit Admin Mode and begin using your Aegis Padlock drive, press the CANCEL button 7.
until the LOCK indicator light turns RED. Now enter your new PIN number and press .
Remember to save your password in a
safe place. If lost or forgotten, there is
no way to access the drive.
If you are having difculty 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
Cancel button
1
button
2
LED Indicator light
3
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Aegis Padlock DT
Button Panel
Cancel button
1
UNLOCK button
2
LED Indicator lights
3
The “Cancel” button can be used to:
• Cancel current operation
• Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong PIN
• Exit the Admin Mode
The UNLOCK button can be used to access the Aegis Padlock DT and it can
also be used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations:
• Entering a PIN
• Conrming a new PIN
The indicator light displays the following colors to indicate the various modes of
operation:
• RED: Standby Mode
• BLUE: Admin Mode
• GREEN: User Mode
The LED indicator light has other display methods to indicate different status of
the Aegis Padlock DT. Details are provided later in this chapter.
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LED states and their meaning
No LEDs Drive locked and asleep
Blinking RED Error / incorrect key entry. Also used for Mode
Not Available / User PIN Change
Solid RED Stand-by state, waiting for key entry
Blinking GREEN Key entry accepted
Solid BLUE /
Blinking GREEN
Solid BLUE In Admin Mode
Solid GREEN Drive unlocked
Alternating RED /
BLUE
One second RED
followed by one
second GREEN
followed by one
second BLUE
Waiting to enter new User / Admin PIN
Indicates a mode has been entered that can
result in the deletion of a User or the Data on
the drive (depending on the mode chosen). Also
used when setting Auto-lock feature
Self-test mode to ensure all components are
ready and working properly
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Aegis Padlock DT - Getting Started
Before you begin
Attention: Use only the included cables with your Aegis Padlock DT. You
might damage the drive if you use a cable not included with the Aegis
Padlock DT.
Connecting the Aegis Padlock DT
1. Ensure that the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT is in the OFF
position.
2. Connect the Aegis Padlock DT to a power outlet using the included AC Adapter.
3. Attach the USB cable to the Aegis Padlock DT drive and to an available USB port
on your computer.
4. Turn the power switch on the back of the Aegis Padlock DT to the ON position.
5. 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 ashes on a successful test. Any test
failure will leave the unit in an interoperable state with the RED LED ashing.
6. Once the self test is successfully completed, if the drive has never been used
the LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN to indicate the Padlock is
waiting for an Admin PIN to be set. If the drive has been used before and has
an Admin PIN, the drive will be in Standby mode and the LED will be on solid RED.
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