Apricorn
Apricorn A25-3PL256-S2000F 2TB portable SSD
A hardware-encrypted 2TB portable solid-state drive with an onboard keypad for PIN access, tested on 11 cryptographic levels and certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 2
- Capacity2TB
- Width6.000
- Height3.000
- Weight0.8
- Hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption protects all data in real time
- Onboard keypad PIN entry prevents key-logging attacks without software
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification validates 11 cryptographic test levels
- Solid-state design with no moving parts resists drops and vibration
- USB 3.0 integrated cable delivers solid-state performance in a 2.5-inch portable form
Hardware-Encrypted Portable SSD
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock Fortress is a 2TB external solid-state drive certified to NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2. It protects all data with real-time hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption across 11 validated cryptographic levels. Access is controlled solely by an onboard keypad requiring a unique PIN, eliminating software installation and admin-rights requirements entirely.
Keypad Authentication With Integrated Cable
The drive connects via a built-in USB 3.0 cable, drawing power directly from the host port without an external adapter. Because encryption and authentication happen inside the enclosure, the SSD functions on any operating system that supports standard mass-storage class drivers. Its solid-state design resists drops, vibration, humidity and temperature extremes that would threaten mechanical drives.
Upgrade From Software-Encrypted
This unit replaces portable storage that relies on host-based encryption software or offers no protection at all, removing the attack surface exposed by key-loggers and malware. The jump is justified when regulatory compliance demands FIPS-validated hardware encryption, when admin rights are unavailable on managed endpoints, or when physical durability in harsh environments is a prerequisite.
Pontos fortes
- Hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption protects all data in real time
- Onboard keypad PIN entry prevents key-logging attacks without software
- FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification validates 11 cryptographic test levels
- Solid-state design with no moving parts resists drops and vibration
- USB 3.0 integrated cable delivers solid-state performance in a 2.5-inch portable form
Especificações
| Brand | APRICORN MASS STORAGE |
|---|---|
| Model | A25-3PL256-S2000F |
| Part Number | A25-3PL256-S2000F |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Width | 6.000 |
| Height | 3.000 |
| Weight | 0.8 |
| Peso de envio | 0.50 kg |
| Dimensões da embalagem | 178 × 127 × 25 mm |
Perguntas sobre este artigo
What throughput ceiling appears first when the USB 3.0 link runs at full speed for long periods?
The integrated USB 3.0 cable caps sustained transfer at the bus limit of 5 Gbit/s, so the controller hits that ceiling before the internal flash does.
How much warmer or louder does the enclosure get during an all-day backup?
With no moving parts and a solid-state design, the drive produces no fan noise and only modest warmth even under continuous operation.
Which host port must the computer already provide for this drive to function?
A standard USB Type-A port supplying USB 3.0 or backward-compatible USB 2.0 power and data is required; the cable is fixed to the enclosure.
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