The 4TB Aegis Padlock DT USB 3.0 External Desktop Drive from Apricorn is a secure desktop hard drive with on-the-fly 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, PIN access, and a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure.

The plug-and-play Aegis Padlock DT desktop drive boasts brute-force protection, the ability to wipe itself via a self-destruct PIN, and forced administrator and user enrollment. Its administrator feature allows enrollment of up to four unique user PINs and one administrator PIN, making it ideal for collaboration. The Padlock DT also features a wear-resistant keypad and a lock slot for additional security. It is preformatted NTFS for Windows, but may be reformatted with Mac, Linux, Android, and Chrome.

4TB Capacity    USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 Interface    AES-XTS 256-Bit Hardware Encryption    PIN Management    Plug-and-Play    Software-Free Installation    Lock Slot and Wear-Resistant Keypad    Self-Destruct PIN and Forced Enrollment    Heat-Dissipating Aluminum Enclosure    Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux

The heart and soul of every Apricorn Secure Device, AegisWare is their atent-protected firmware combined with the industry's most advanced feature set.

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

Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple devices in a matter of seconds using the Aegis Configurator, an app designed for Windows. To configure an expanded number of devices, use the Powered Aegis Configurator Hub bundle.

The Aegis Secure Key supports independent Admin and User PINs. The Admin mode controls the universal programmable settings of the device and can only be accessed with the Admin PIN. The User mode is limited to basic external drive functions like read/write, unlock/lock, etc. The data on the encrypted storage drive can also be accessed with the admin PIN in the User mode.

Until the device is unlocked using its keypad, it remains invisible to the host. The embedded keypad circumvents all hardware and software key logging attempts to capture passwords by excluding the host system from the authentication process. Polymer-coated buttons are wear-resistant and designed to not reveal most commonly used buttons.

Out of the box, there are no factory pre-set default PINs. In order to set up and use the drive, a unique PIN must first be established by the Admin, from within the Admin mode.

Once a device is configured by the Admin, it can then be deployed in a state of USER FORCED ENROLLMENT in which the User must first establish his or her own User PIN before the encrypted storage drive can be accessed or used.

In the event that a User PIN is forgotten, Recovery PINs can be programmed into the device to permit access to the drive's data by creating a new state of User Forced Enrollment while the Admin PIN and the drive's data remain intact. Once a replacement User PIN is generated, access to the drive is restored for the user.

Employed in situations that require the encrypted storage drive's contents to be kept intact and unaltered for later examination. The two Read-Only modes are as follows: Universal Read Only is set by the admin from within the admin mode and can't be modified or disabled by anyone but the admin. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by a user but can also be enabled or disabled by the admin as well.

The longer the PIN, the more secure the data on the device becomes. For example, the odds of brute force success go from 1/10,000,000 with a 7-digit PIN to 1/100,000,000 with an 8 digit PIN. In cases where the User sets up his or her own PIN from User Forced Enrollment, the Admin can set an enhanced User password length requirement as part of the overall security policy.

All Aegis Secure Drives are unlocked (authenticated) by entering a PIN on their own onboard keypad. Since the PIN is not entered using the host computer's keyboard, they are not vulnerable to software or hardware-based keyloggers or software-based brute force attacks. However, if the device comes under a physical brute force attack, your data is protected with a programmable "Brute Force Hack Defense Mechanism" which, if the programmed number (between 4 and 20) of consecutive incorrect password entries has been attempted, the device will delete its own encryption key and destroy the ability to decrypt its stored data.

All Aegis Secure Drives will automatically lock once disconnected from a computer's USB port or the power to that USB port is interrupted, or after a pre-programmed period of inactivity.

Designated for specific cases in which the key needs to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration such as during reboot, or passing through a virtual machine.

Drive reset clears both the User and Admin PINs, destroys the data, creates a new randomly generated encryption key, and allows the drive to be reused repeatedly, with an infinite number of randomly generated encryption keys, allowing the admn and or user to reset the encrypted storage drive as often as is needed.

The last line of defense for data security when the device's physical security is at risk. The Self-Destruct PIN defends against these physically compromising situations by erasing the key's contents, leaving it in normal working order appearing yet to be deployed.

Visually confirms successful button presses via the device's LEDs.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a 1big Dock in 10tb and need to backup the drive. could I daisy chain the 12tb expansion drive to the 10 tb drive?

A: The Seagate 12TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive does not allow daisy chaining. If you need to move files from one drive to another, connect both drives to your computer and then transfer the files.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with macOS TimeMachine backup?

A: Yes, he Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hard Drive with PIN Access is compatible with macOS TimeMachine backup.

Q: 3. I see a power switch on the back plate. Does the power switch stay physically pressed when it has no power? Meaning, if the power goes out and after the UPS is dead dry... will it power itself ON when the power comes back or will someone need to press the switch again? Thinking of remote locations.

A: There is no power switch on the back of this drive

Q: 4. For a Mac. Is there a minimum OS For a Mac. Is there a minimum OS X requirement? Will it work with OS X 10.9.5

A: No, the 8TB My Book can be formatted in any file system for any platform.

Q: 5. Is this loaded with an exos 18 hard drive?

A: The Seagate 18TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive runs on the Seagate desktop Barracuda platform.

Q: 6. Does this support Windows 11? Owner manual pdf says windows 10, WD website says 10+.

A: The WD 6TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows 11.

Q: 7. Does the 6TB come with data recovery?

A: Yes, the Seagate 6TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive includes data recovery services.

Q: 8. how long is the USB cord? I want to see if it can sit on my desk while computer is under desk

A: The Seagate 16TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive includes a USB cable that is 18" in length, and a power cord with a total of approximately 65 inches in length.

Q: 9. What model harddrive is inside?

A: A Western Digital WD80EZAZ drive was in the 8TB unit I bought.

Q: 10. What is the length of the USB cable(s) from the device to the computer? Thank you.

A: The Seagate 4TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #SESTKP400040 comes with a USB cable that is 18 inches.