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Beige rectangular portable drive with integrated USB cable

Apricorn

Apricorn Aegis Fortress FIPS 512 GB 140-2 Level 2 portable hard drive

SKU CH-T6SC-F4R4A

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated 512 GB portable SSD with integrated USB cable and 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated encryption protects sensitive data
  • 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption secures files without software
  • Integrated USB cable eliminates lost connectors during travel
  • Water and dust resistant housing shields drive in harsh conditions
  • 512 GB capacity stores large encrypted datasets reliably

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated portable SSD

The Apricorn Aegis Fortress is a 512 GB external solid-state drive with hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encryption. It achieves FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validation for users who must meet strict data-protection requirements. No software or drivers are required, so it works immediately on any host with a compatible USB port.

Verify USB 3 port and cable orientation

Confirm that your system provides a standard USB 3 connection for full performance. The drive uses an integrated USB cable, so ensure the port layout allows the fixed cable to reach without strain. Because encryption is handled on the device itself, no operating-system support or administrative rights are needed to unlock the drive.

Hardware encryption frees host resources

Onboard encryption removes the processing burden from the host computer and leaves no unencrypted trace on the drive. The water- and dust-resistant enclosure protects the SSD during transport between workstations. Beige colouring distinguishes the unit in mixed-device environments. Buyers who need a non-encrypted drive or a larger capacity should consider other models.

Highlights

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated encryption protects sensitive data
  • 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption secures files without software
  • Integrated USB cable eliminates lost connectors during travel
  • Water and dust resistant housing shields drive in harsh conditions
  • 512 GB capacity stores large encrypted datasets reliably

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the Aegis Fortress drive include its own USB cable or must I buy one separately?

The drive ships with an integrated USB cable so no separate cable purchase is required.

The listing mentions 512 GB — is that the only capacity available for this FIPS 140-2 Level 2 model?

The supplied data describes the 512 GB version; other capacities are not referenced.

What does the 256-bit AES XTS encryption mean for daily use of this 512 GB drive?

Data is encrypted in hardware with a 256-bit key and no software or drivers are needed; the drive unlocks via its on-board keypad.

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