Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS - USB 3.0 Desktop Drive - Manual

Quick Start Guide
3
1
2 Cancel button
UNLOCK button
LED Indicator light
Remember to save your password in a safe place.
If lost or forgotten, there is no way to access the drive.
If you are having difficulty please refer to the complete
user’s manual which is loaded on your Aegis Padlock
drive and is also available at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
Aegis Padlock DT
PINs must be a minimum length of 7 digits
with a maximum of 16 digits.
Cannot contain all consecutive numbers
(2345678 or 9876543)
Cannot contain all same number (1111111)
PIN Requirements
1. To access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a
power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB port using the
USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0).
2. Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the
drive to the ON position.
3. The unit will do a self-test to verify all security components
are working properly. The LEDs will go through 3 test stages RED , GREEN , and BLUE .
This will be followed by three GREEN flashes on a successful test. Any test failure will
leave the unit in an interoperable state with the RED LED flashing.
4. Once the self test is successfully completed, the LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid
GREEN to indicate the Padlock is waiting for a PIN to be set.
5. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN .
6. Enter the new Admin PIN and press UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will flash
for 3 short blinks, then return to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN .
7. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will be
Solid for 3 seconds.
8. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the Cancel key is
pressed, will return the drive to a standby state.
9. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.
10. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the Cancel button. Then enter the new PIN
and press UNLOCK.
Quick Start Guide
3
1
2 Cancel button
UNLOCK button
LED Indicator light
Remember to save your password in a safe place.
If lost or forgotten, there is no way to access the drive.
If you are having difficulty please refer to the complete
user’s manual which is loaded on your Aegis Padlock
drive and is also available at Apricorn’s website at:
www.apricorn.com/support
Aegis Padlock DT
PINs must be a minimum length of 7 digits
with a maximum of 16 digits.
Cannot contain all consecutive numbers
(2345678 or 9876543)
Cannot contain all same number (1111111)
PIN Requirements
1. To access the Aegis Padlock DT connect the drive to a
power outlet via the AC Adapter and a USB port using the
USB 3.0 cable (this cable is also compatible with USB 2.0).
2. Once connected turn the power switch on the back of the
drive to the ON position.
3. The unit will do a self-test to verify all security components
are working properly. The LEDs will go through 3 test stages RED , GREEN , and BLUE .
This will be followed by three GREEN flashes on a successful test. Any test failure will
leave the unit in an interoperable state with the RED LED flashing.
4. Once the self test is successfully completed, the LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid
GREEN to indicate the Padlock is waiting for a PIN to be set.
5. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN .
6. Enter the new Admin PIN and press UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will flash
for 3 short blinks, then return to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN .
7. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will be
Solid for 3 seconds.
8. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the Cancel key is
pressed, will return the drive to a standby state.
9. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features.
10. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the Cancel button. Then enter the new PIN
and press UNLOCK.