Keep your mission-critical data safe while you're on the go with the Apricorn 500GB Aegis Fortress L3 Encrypted SSDfrom Apricorn. This portable 500GB solid state drive is encased in an aircraft-grade aluminum-alloy shell with an integrated, wear-resistant 10-digit security keypad. The system allows you to set your own pin and transfers data at up to 5 Gb/s over its USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection. Designed to meet FIPS 140-2 Level 3 standards, the drive protects your data with real-time AES-XTS 256-bit encryption. Forced enrollment helps to ensure that the drive can't be used without programming a PIN, while an auto-lock feature automatically locks the drive after it's left unattended for a predetermined period of time. The drive is also designed to wipe itself after a set number of incorrect PIN entry attempts.

USB Type-A and USB Type-C cables are included with the drive. The Aegis Fortress L3 is platform agnostic and will work with any complaint system with a powered USB port, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android devices.

500GB Capacity    Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed    Real-Time AES-XTS 256-Bit Encryption    Integrated 10-Digit PIN Keypad    FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Standard    Aircraft-Grade 6061 Aluminum Alloy    Forced Enrollment    Brute-Force Protection    Auto-Lock

The hard drive, electronics, external fasteners, and the enclosure are all included within this elevated FIPS validation boundary. The tamper-resistant enclosure is milled from a solid block of aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum alloy. Snap-off uni-directional security fasteners are also included in addition to a membrane-style keypad.

Featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the Aegis Fortress L3 seamlessly encrypts all data as it's being written to the drive on the fly and it's designed to protect your data even if the hard drive is extracted from its enclosure.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.

The Aegis Fortress L3 is ready to use right out of the box; no software, drivers, or updates needed. The drive is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, or most mass storage-compliant systems with a powered USB port.

The Fortress L3 has no factory-preset default PIN. With forced enrollment, the administrator is required to establish a sufficiently complex PIN before the device can be set up or used.

Create custom profiles and mass configure multiple Aegis devices at once with Apricorn's Aegis Configurator tool, which is sold separately.

All PIN entries are performed on the device's keypad, making it compatible with systems without keyboards. The drive shares no critical security parameters with its host computer.

The Fortress L3 is designated for specific cases in which the drive needs to remain unlocked, such as during reboot, passing the drive through a virtual machine, or other situations that would normally prompt the drive to automatically lock. When enabled, lock-override mode allows the L3 to remain unlocked through USB port re-enumeration and will not re-lock until USB power is interrupted or the lock button is pressed.

Particularly important in forensics, read-only mode is ideal for applications that require data to be preserved in its original, unaltered state and can't be overwritten or modified. The Fortress has two read-only modes. The first is set within the administrator mode and can only be enabled or disabled with the administrator PIN. The second read-only mode can be set and disabled by anyone with a valid PIN.

In the case of lost or forgotten user PINs, up to four single-use data recovery PINs can be programmed and used to restore access to the data on the drive.

After a predetermined number of consecutive incorrect PIN entry attempts (programmable, up to 20), the L3 will conclude that it is under brute-force attack and will respond by performing a crypto-erase, deleting the encryption key and thus rendering all the drive's data useless.

Designed with protection in mind, the Aegis Fortress L3's keypad is resistant to dust, grit, and water. The buttons coated with a durable polymer that defends against surface wear, ideal for preventing hackers from guessing the drive's most frequently used buttons.

For added PIN length and enhanced security, the minimum PIN length requirement can be increased from 7 characters up to 16.

Indicates positive button entry with visual LED confirmation.

Automatically locks after a predetermined amount of time or interruption of USB hub power.

Offers an infinite number of resets and performs a crypto-erase with new encryption key regeneration.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this charge when plugged into a phone or only in a computer?

A: Yes, this does work with smartphones.

Q: 2. Does it have a WRITE LOCK, so once password is used it can be used as READ ONLY ?

A: I am sorry, this is not specified by the manufacturer.

Q: 3. Cloning software included?

A: No, software is not included.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Do you have Certificate of Conformance and Safety Data Sheets for the Apricorn Fortress?

A: We do not have this for this product.

Q: 6. Will this work with the iPad Pro 11"?

A: No, the WD 2TB External WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD is not compatible with iOS, so it will not work with iPads.

Q: 7. is the Apricorn Secure Key 3NX compatible with toshiba lultrbook laptop?

A: Yes the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX Encrypted USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drive will work with the Toshiba Ultrabook laptop as long as it has a USB port and Windows or Linux operating system.

Q: 8. Is this product IP56 certified?

A: No, this Apricorn 500GB Aegis Fortress L3 FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Encrypted Portable Hard Drive is not IP56 certified. https://bit.ly/3Q9zYb0

Q: 9. It's compatible with Lenovo thinkpad yoga 20DQ0083US

A: Yes the Samsung 2TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD is compatible with the Lenovo 15.6" ThinkPad Yoga 15 Multi-Touch Convertible Laptop (Graphite Black) (20DQ0083US).

Q: 10. I have a lot running on my PC as it is Will using this drag the Power down on the PC?

A: Based on your workflow, yes. The PC battery will decrease based on your demands and needs.