Apricorn AEGIS VAULT User Manual
AEGIS VAULT
HARDWARE ENCRYTPED PORTABLE HARD DRIVE
User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IntroductIon .............................................................. 4
B. Software Included ............................................... 4
2. GettInG to know your aeGIS Vault .................................. 5
SyStem requIrementS ................................................... 5
PackaGe contentS ....................................................... 5
3. SPecIfIcatIonS ............................................................. 6
4. aeGIS Vault Software ................................................... 7
to Start the Vault tray ProGram ................................... 7
lock/unlock .............................................................. 7
format .................................................................... 8
to format the encryPted PartItIon .................................... 8
add uSer PaSSword ..................................................... 9
chanGe PaSSword ...................................................... 9
reSet Vault ................................................................ 10
5. Vault conSole ProGram ............................................. 10
6. Vault reSIze ProGram ................................................... 11
PartItIon & format the PuBlIc PartItIon ...................... 12
InItIalIzInG nonencryPted PartItIon ................................ 14
6. admInIStrator toolS & ProcedureS ................................ 19
addInG Vault conSole ProGram to PuBlIc PartItIon ............ 19
uSInG Vault reSet conSole ............................................ 20
7. contactInG technIcal SuPPort ....................................... 21
rma PolIcy .............................................................. 21
warranty condItIonS .................................................. 22
8. faqS ....................................................................... 23
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1. INTrOduCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Aegis Vault.
Please take the time to read this manual rst to familiarize yourself with the
Aegis Vault and the included software.
The Aegis Vault is the ultimate portable hard drive and secure storage
system. Password protected and featuring AES-128 bit hardware encryption,
the Aegis Vault provides seamless real-time encryption and keeps your data
safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.
Bus powered and easy to use, the Vault’s encrypted partition is accessed
by entering an authenticated password. The Vault can be congured to
support unencrypted public partitions for data sharing and encrypted private
partitions controlled only by the drive administrator. No software installation
is required on the host computer to access the encrypted partition, enabling
you to access your data on any computer system.
Utilizing the advanced design of the Aegis product line, the Vault also includes
a robust 16-point omni-directional shock mounting, and USB integrated
cable. The Aegis Vault is the ideal hard drive to add additional capacity to
your system. Perfect for storing photos, music and video les in addition to
work documents.
Compatible with Windows PCs, the Aegis Vault’s sleek, slim, self-powered
design makes it the perfect traveling companion. Providing the ultimate in
exibility and security, the Vault gives you the option of storing your sensitive
les in the encrypted partition of the drive and keeping your public les open
for access.
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2. GETTING TO kNOw yOur AEGIS VAuLT
Minimum System Requirements
Hardware: Pentium CPU II
32MBs RAM
USB Port
CD ROM or CD-RW drive
Operating systems:
Microsoft: Windows XP and Vista
Package Contents
Aegis Vault Quick Start Guide
USB Y-cable
USB Y-cable: In the rare case that the Aegis Vault does not power up
on a single USB connection, the included USB Y-cable may be required
(Pictured above). Simply plug the two Y-cable USB connectors (black and
grey connectors) into the two USB ports on your notebook, connect the
Aegis Vault, and the Aegis Vault will power.
Padded travel pouch
Aegis Vault Software CD
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3. SpECIFICATIONS
Encryption Benets
Real-time AES 128-Bit
hard drive encryption
Create unencrypted and
encrypted partitions
Resets encrypted data fast Reset Vault tool allows administrator
No software required to access
encrypted data
Features Benets
LED for visual indicator of locked
& unlocked state
Ultra-portable design
Integrated cable Integrated USB 2.0 cable
Bus Powered Bus powered from standard USB port
Extensive Shock Mounting
Specications
Data Transfer Rates USB 2.0 - Up to 480Mbps
Power Supply
Encrypts your data real-time and
keeps your data safe even if the hard
drive is removed from the enclosure
Resize tool allows user to create
public partitions for sharing data and
resize public and private partitions as
needed
to quickly reset the drive encryption
for Aegis Vault redeployment
Software not required to be installed
on host to access encrypted partition
Red LED indicates Locked state
Green LED indicates unlocked state
Ideal to take between home and the
ofce or on trips
Protects the drive with a 16-point
omnidirectional shock mounting
system
100% bus powered
Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Buffer Size 8MB
RPM 5400
Average seek time 12 ms
Shock - non operating 1000G 1ms
Shock - operating 300G 2ms
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4. AEGIS VAuLT SOFTwArE
The Aegis Vault software installs two programs into the All Programs|
Apricorn|Aegis Vault Software menu, the VaultTray and VaultResize.
The VaultTray program allows the drive administrator to complete the
initial setup and format of the hard drive, as well as create and manage
additional user passwords. The VaultResize program allows the drive
administrator to resize the private partition, as well as reset the encryption
on the drive. A third program, the VaultConsole, can be used to gain
access to the drive on a system that does not have the Aegis Vault
software installed.
To start the VaultTray program:
Go to Start|All Programs|Apricorn|Aegis Vault Software and
click on VaultTray. If the program is already running, click on the Aegis
Vault icon in the system tray. During the installation process, VaultTray is
congured to automatically start when Windows boots up. The VaultTray
program has 5 buttons; Lock/Unlock, Format, Add User Password , Change
Password and Reset Vault. These buttons may be active or inactive
depending on the user level.
Lock/Unlock: This button locks and unlocks the drive. The button title
changes depending on drive state
When the Aegis Vault is in the locked state the button reads Unlock. The
user or drive administrator need to check the appropriate radio button
(User or Administrator) and enter a password to unlock the drive. In this
state the message eld at the bottom of the window will read: Vault Drive
is Unlocked. Once the Aegis Vault is unlocked the encrypted data on the
drive may be accessed.
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When the Aegis Vault is in the unlocked state the button reads Lock.
Pressing the button when it reads Lock will render the drive’s encrypted
contents inaccessible. In this state the message at the bottom of the main
window will read: Vault Drive is Locked.
Format: The Aegis formatter utility is used to format the encrypted
volume of an Aegis encrypted USB drive.
Caution: The Aegis Formatter will format the rst Aegis encrypted USB
drive it nds. Remove any other Aegis encrypted USB drive attached to
the host system (Aegis Vault or Aegis Vault) before running the Aegis
Formattter. Do not use this feature unless you intend to erase all the data
on the encrypted drive.
To format the encrypted partition:
Click the Format button and the Aegis Formatter window pops up. The
volume label is set to ENCRYPTED by default and may be changed to make
the drive name more user friendly. Click Format button and a WARNING:
Formatting will erase ALL data on this drive... message will appear. To
format, click OK. To quit, click Cancel. This feature is only active when the
drive is unlocked using the administrator password.
Note: Aegis Formatter by default
will create a single encrypted
FAT32 partition using all the
available space. FAT32 is the
only recommended formatting
method for the encrypted
partition.
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