Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS User Manual

Aegis Padlock DT

Aegis Padlock DT

Quick Start Guide

1. 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).

2. Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the
drive to the ON position.

3. 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.

4. Once the self test is successfully completed, the LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid

GREEN to indicate the Padlock is waiting for a PIN to be set.

5. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

6. Enter the new Admin PIN and press UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will ash
for 3 short blinks, then return to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

7. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will be
Solid for 3 seconds.

8. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the Cancel key is
pressed, will return the drive to a standby state.

9. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.

10. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the Cancel button. Then enter the new PIN
and press UNLOCK.

Quick Start Guide

1. 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).

2. Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the
drive to the ON position.

3. 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.

4. Once the self test is successfully completed, the LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid

GREEN to indicate the Padlock is waiting for a PIN to be set.

5. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

6. Enter the new Admin PIN and press UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will ash
for 3 short blinks, then return to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

7. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will be
Solid for 3 seconds.

8. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the Cancel key is
pressed, will return the drive to a standby state.

9. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.

10. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the Cancel button. Then enter the new PIN
and press UNLOCK.

PIN Requirements

PINs must be a minimum length of 7 digits
with a maximum of 16 digits.

Cannot contain all consecutive numbers
(2345678 or 9876543)

Cannot contain all same number (1111111)

Cancel button

1

UNLOCK button

2

LED Indicator light

3

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 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

PIN Requirements

PINs must be a minimum length of 7 digits
with a maximum of 16 digits.

Cannot contain all consecutive numbers
(2345678 or 9876543)

Cannot contain all same number (1111111)

Cancel button

1

UNLOCK button

2

LED Indicator light

3

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 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

Locking the Drive

Locking the Drive

To lock the drive, press the Cancel button.

If data is still being written to the drive, the Padlock DT will wait until all data has been written to
the drive and then it will lock automatically.

Note: The Aegis Padlock DT will not be recognized by the operating system in the standby state.

Unlocking the Drive

To unlock the drive, enter either a User PIN or Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK button.

Adding a new User PIN

1. Enter the Admin Mode (UNLOCK + 0 for ve seconds. Enter Admin PIN and press UNLOCK).

2. Press and hold UNLOCK + 1 until the LED turns to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

3. Enter a User PIN and press UNLOCK (a minimum of 7 digits and a maximum of 16 digits).
The LED ashes GREEN three times, then returns to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

4. Re-enter the new User PIN and press UNLOCK. If the LED stays solid GREEN for two
seconds and then solid BLUE, the User PIN was successfully added.

Performing a Complete Re-Set

To perform a complete reset of the drive, do the following:

1. Turn OFF the Aegis Padlock DT using the switch on the back of the drive. Press and
hold the Cancel button while you turn the switch ON. The LED will ash RED, GREEN
and BLUE alternately.

2. Press and hold Cancel + UNLOCK + 2 for 10 seconds until the LED turns Solid GREEN
for two seconds, followed by Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN. You have successfully
reset the Aegis Padlock DT.

To lock the drive, press the Cancel button.

If data is still being written to the drive, the Padlock DT will wait until all data has been written to
the drive and then it will lock automatically.

Note: The Aegis Padlock DT will not be recognized by the operating system in the standby state.

Unlocking the Drive

To unlock the drive, enter either a User PIN or Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK button.

Adding a new User PIN

1. Enter the Admin Mode (UNLOCK + 0 for ve seconds. Enter Admin PIN and press UNLOCK).

2. Press and hold UNLOCK + 1 until the LED turns to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

3. Enter a User PIN and press UNLOCK (a minimum of 7 digits and a maximum of 16 digits).
The LED ashes GREEN three times, then returns to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN.

4. Re-enter the new User PIN and press UNLOCK. If the LED stays solid GREEN for two
seconds and then solid BLUE, the User PIN was successfully added.

Performing a Complete Re-Set

To perform a complete reset of the drive, do the following:

1. Turn OFF the Aegis Padlock DT using the switch on the back of the drive. Press and
hold the Cancel button while you turn the switch ON. The LED will ash RED, GREEN
and BLUE alternately.

2. Press and hold Cancel + UNLOCK + 2 for 10 seconds until the LED turns Solid GREEN
for two seconds, followed by Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN. You have successfully
reset the Aegis Padlock DT.

Formatting the drive

The Aegis Padlock DT comes preformatted in NTFS for Windows® and is ready for use. For the
Mac OS the Disk Utility should be used to reformat the hard drive to a Mac compatible le system.

Technical Support

Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:

1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information

2. E-mail us at [e-mail]

3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448
Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Pacic Standard Time Monday through Friday

(Rev 1.2) 4/7/2014

Formatting the drive

The Aegis Padlock DT comes preformatted in NTFS for Windows® and is ready for use. For the
Mac OS the Disk Utility should be used to reformat the hard drive to a Mac compatible le system.

Technical Support

Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:

1. Apricorn’s Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information

2. E-mail us at [e-mail]

3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448
Apricorn’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Pacic Standard Time Monday through Friday

(Rev 1.2) 4/7/2014