When reading 5GB of mixed media files off of the drive, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 took 1 minute and 18 seconds, a rate of 65.2 MBps. The Aegis Padlock 3.0 performed fairly well as a USB 3.0 hard drive, offering middle-of-the-road read/write speeds for mixed files and exceptional speeds when transferring a single large file. After 100 failed entries, the user must reset and reformat the drive to use it again.įinally, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 encrypts data in either AES-XTS 128-bit or 256-bit encryption, ensuring that the user's data will be protected even if the drive is somehow removed from its enclosure. The drive will lock after 50 incorrect PIN entries, requiring the user to enter a specific password. After six incorrect entries, the keypad ceases responding and the drive must be plugged into the computer again. Apricorn has also provided the option to easily reset and reformat the drive in case the user and admin passwords are forgotten - although doing so erases all data on the drive.Īs an added layer of protection, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 features Brute Force Protection, which automatically locks (and eventually wipes) the drive in the event of an automated attempt to enter multiple PINs. As many as five unique user passwords can be entered, making the drive handy in a corporate environment. While in Admin Mode, the user can change, delete or add new user passwords, as well as change the administrator's password. The user can enter Admin Mode by simultaneously holding down 0 and the Unlock key for five seconds and then entering the PIN. Clicking the Cancel button locks the device. To unlock the Aegis Padlock 3.0, simply plug the drive into the computer, enter the Personal Identification Number and press the Unlock button.

A small indicator light below the keypad lets the user know if the drive is locked (red), unlocked (green) or in Admin Mode (blue). The numbered keypad provides the first line of defense for the Aegis Padlock 3.0. We gave the Seagate GoFlex Turbo and Iomega eGo high marks for their powerful tools and would have liked to have seen such helpful utilities on the Padlock 3.0. Unfortunately, like the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 does not come with any preinstalled utilities such as automatic backup or synchronization. Thankfully, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 doesn't require any software to set up - once you've plugged the drive into your computer and entered the default Personal Identification Number, you're free to start transferring files.

Like the ThinkPad drive, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 features 16-point omni-directional shock mounting to protect the drive from accidental falls or drops.

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