The 16TB Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 Hardware-Encrypted Solid State Drive from Apricorn is designed to provide secure data storage within a compact form factor. Equipped with an attached USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Type-A cable that allows data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s, this 16TB solid-state drive features military-grade FIPS PUB 197 encryption and 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, plus a keypad that allows the drive to be accessed using a unique PIN. The keypad's polymer-coated and wear-resistant design helps to hide key usage from potential hackers.

The drive is further protected by a tough epoxy coating, drive reset and auto-lock features, and a self-destruct mode that guards against brute-force attacks. This drive operates using USB bus power and is compatible with most operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

16TB Capacity    USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s)    256-bit AES-XTS Hardware Encryption    FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption    Integrated USB Cable    Drive Reset & Auto-Lock Features    Self-Destruct Mode    Epoxy Coating    Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible

Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple Padlock drives or other configurable Aegis devices with Apricorn's Configurator/Powered Hub bundle.

Featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Padlock seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive on the fly, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure.

The Padlock 3 is ready to use right out of the box. Setup takes minutes, and it's even faster when using the Aegis Configurator. With no software or updates involved in setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 is an ideal choice for deployment in corporate environments.

For added PIN length and enhanced security, minimum PIN length requirement can be increased from 6 characters up to the maximum of 16.

The drive is initially set up and configured by the administrator within the Admin mode. After that, up to four additional access PINs can be created to allow users to read and write to the drive. In the event of a forgotten password, the admin can create a new user PIN to reestablish access to the data.

The Padlock 3.0 has no factory preset PINs. Out of the box, the drive is in a state of forced enrollment, in which a unique PIN must first be established by the admin before setting up and using the drive. The admin can either create an additional four user PINs, or the drive can be deployed in a state of user-forced enrollment where the initial user must also first establish his or her own unique PIN to utilize the drive.

In the event that a user PIN is forgotten, up to four one-time use recovery PINs can be programmed to permit access to the drive's data.

All PIN entries and controls are performed on the keypad of the Aegis Padlock. No critical security parameters are ever shared with the host computer. Since there is no host involvement in the Padlock's authentication or operation, the risks of software hacking and key-logging are circumvented.

Locks automatically whenever it's unplugged from its powered USB port, and is further programmable to lock after a predetermined period of inactivity.

Designated for specific cases in which the key needs to remain unlocked, such as during reboot, passing the key through a virtual machine, or other similar situations that would normally prompt the key to automatically lock. When enabled, Lock-Override Mode allows the key to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration and will not re-lock until USB power is interrupted.

After a programmable number of incorrect PIN entry attempts (up to 20), the Aegis Padlock will conclude that it is under brute-force attack and will respond by performing a crypto-erase, deleting the encryption key to render all of the drive's data useless.

Ideal for accessing data on the drive in a public setting to protect against USB viruses. Particularly important in forensics, Read-Only Mode is handy for applications that require data to be preserved in its original, unaltered state and can't be overwritten or modified. The Padlock 3.0 has two read-only modes. One is set by the admin and can't be modified or disabled by anyone other than the admin. The second read-only mode can be enabled or disabled by any user as well as the admin.

Designed with protection in mind, the entire Aegis Padlock family incorporates wear-resistant keypads to hide common key usage and avoid tipping off a potential hacker with worn keys.

Allows for one administrator to set parameters for PIN management, Read-Only, Auto-Lock, Self-Destruct, Lock-Override, and Brute-Force modes.

Configures multiple Configurator-compatible devices at the same time in a matter of seconds with pre-set device profiles.

Indicates positive button entry with visual LED confirmation.

Bus-powered from standard USB port.

Protects against the rigors of travel.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the real windows formatted size of a 20tb hard drive?

A: A real estimate of hard drive formatted memory would be an estimated 18TB on this WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

Q: 2. What are the RPMs (Spin Speed)?

A: The WD 4TB Elements External Desktop Hard Disk Drive B&H # WEWDBWLG0040 has a rotational speed of 5400RPM.

Q: 3. If running with RAID 1, if one disk fails is data easily accessed from other disk?

A: I haven't encountered this. I believe you remove the failed drive, insert a new drive then the software repopulates the new drive.

Q: 4. Can this be daisy chained to another WD drive?

A: This drive does not support daisy chaining.

Q: 5. My hp omen did not recognize WD - Easystore 10TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive. Wondering why and if the WD 12tb would be recognize? My computer recognize all other external drives.

A: If you are running Windows 10, there is no reason why it would not other than you having a defective drive or the wrong format/configuration on the drive. The WD 12TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEBWLG0120HB comes pre-formatted NTFS for Windows so it is plug and play.

Q: 6. Can you swap out the drives to increase the storage later?

A: Yes you swap the drives on WD My Book Duo 8TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 and you can Increase drive capacity.

Q: 7. Can this drive be daisy chained?

A: On the WD My Book Duo 8TB Two-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 4TB), there are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A connectors. These connectors will form a hub and will allow you to connect additional storage.

Q: 8. I have an HP ENVY laptop. Can I use this drive to nightly or every two or three days, do a complete back up of my device?

A: Yes, the WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive would be ideal for this.

Q: 9. Will this work with an Xbox? That's my main question.

A: You can not play games stored on a NAS.

Q: 10. HI is there a difference in speed if I format it specifically for mac? I can do both right? Part of the drive only readable for mac and part of it can be configured to work with windows?

A: No difference in speed. I recommend formatting for both Mac and PC for more versatility. You don't need to partition the external drive in able to format for both. I have instructions on how to format the rugged for both if you need them, let me know....