What is the differances between a25-3pl256-1000 vs a25-3pl256-1000f? besides the keypad, what other features are in the "f" ver?

Hello, Craig from Apricorn here. cchristensen@apricorn.com The F stands for FIPS 140-2 Validated encryption. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Validates products for Government use that meet their criteria. Apricorn products that have the letter F imbedded in them have been Validated by NIST. The products that don't have an F imbedded in them use the same encryption chips but they haven't been reviewed by NIST.

I work with data very few people can see. I would rather lose the data than have it retrievable by Aegis, can the back door be locked?

Hello Craig from Apricorn, cchristensensen@apricorn.com There is no backdoor on these products. The data is protected by 256-bit AES-XTS encryption. The drive itself creates the encryption key that it generates through its own random generator. The drive is the only thing / place where the key is (stored encrypted) and without the key, you can't get to the data. If the drive is lost or stolen and it will wipe the encryption key if it detects a brute force attack rendering the data on it useless.

Will it backup automatically considering it has a keypad to access?

It can be used with backups provided that you're computer does not put your USB into power saving. I use mine for the express purpose of backups to help protect them from theft. However, if USB loses power, then the code will need to be re-entered. This is particularly of concern on people that have laptops or tablets with power saving features such as a surface. We had issues with the surface devices but this was corrected by a registry key adjustment to ensure that the USB ports aren't powered down when idle.

What happens if someone cuts the USB cord?

Pretty much the same as if you cut the cord to any electrical device. It won't work.

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(256-Bit 1 TB) - Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1 TB USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000)

(256-Bit 1 TB) - Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1 TB USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000)

Product ID: 733821074

Details

Digital Storage Capacity
1024 GB
Hard Disk Interface
USB 1.1
Connectivity Technology
USB
Brand
Apricorn
Special Feature
Hardware epoxy
Hard Disk Form Factor
2.5 Inches

⚡USB 3.0 blazing fast 120 MB/s transfer

🔒256-bit AES-XTS military-grade encryption

🛡️Epoxy-sealed tamper-proof hardware design

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Description

🔐 Secure your digital life with speed and style — don’t get left behind!

RUGGED READY - Compact, epoxy-sealed design with wear-resistant keypad built to survive your busiest on-the-go lifestyle.
PLUG PLAY FREEDOM - No software needed—works instantly across Mac, PC, and multiple platforms for effortless deployment.
LIGHTNING FAST ACCESS - Harness USB 3.0 speeds up to 120 MB/s for seamless file transfers without the wait.
SELF DESTRUCT SECURITY - Brute-force attack triggers automatic data wipe and key regeneration, ensuring your secrets stay secret.
UNBREAKABLE DATA FORTRESS - Military-grade 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption keeps your sensitive files hacker-proof in real time.

The Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1TB is a portable external SSD featuring military-grade 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption, ultra-fast USB 3.0 interface with up to 120 MB/s transfer speeds, and a tamper-proof epoxy-sealed design. It offers software-free, cross-platform compatibility with a durable, wear-resistant keypad and advanced self-destruct features to protect data from brute-force attacks, making it the ultimate secure storage solution for professionals on the move.

Specifications

ASIN	B007JGB0EI
Amazon 売れ筋ランキング	パソコン・周辺機器 - 96,924位 ( パソコン・周辺機器の売れ筋ランキングを見る ) 外付ハードディスクドライブ - 588位
GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number)	00930426543136
HDD容量	1 TB
UPC	708326913195 845240866180 043537859901 809394582860 804904096080 801940464873 930426543136 804067213843 808112937043
おすすめ度	5つ星のうち4.4 253 レビュー
カラー	ブラック///ホワイト
デジタルストレージの容量の測定単位	1024 GB
デジタルストレージ容量	1024 GB
データ転送速度	120 メガバイト毎秒
ハードウェアインターフェイス	USB
ハードウェアプラットフォーム	Mac, PC
ハードディスク種類	ソリッドステートドライブ
ハードディスクのフォームファクター	2.5 インチ
ハードディスクインターフェイス	USB 1.1
ハードディスクフォームファクタ	2.5 インチ
ハードディスク回転数(rpm)	5400 RPM
フォームファクター	2.5インチ
ブランド	Apricorn
ブランド名	Apricorn
メーカー名	Apricorn
メーカー型番	A25-3PL256-1000
ユニット数	1.0 個
互換デバイス	デスクトップ
付属品総数	1
取り付けのタイプ	外部ハードドライブ
同梱商品	HDD。
商品の用途	パーソナル
商品の追加説明1	ハードウェア暗号化、物理エポキシシール、ブルートフォース自己破壊機能、耐摩耗性キーパッド。
商品の重量	0.5 ポンド
商品外装素材	エポキシ樹脂。
型番	Padlock
接続技術	USB
搭載済みキャッシュメモリサイズ	8
書き込み速度	80.8 MB per second
特徴	ハードウェア暗号化、物理エポキシシール、ブルートフォース自己破壊機能、耐摩耗性キーパッド。
読み込み速度	0.5 ギガバイト毎秒
通信・接続インターフェース	USB

Reviews

R**Z

Great device

Solid, reliable and dependable

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M**O

Klasse !

Klasse Gerät !!!

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M**I

Product is not supported in computer

product not working

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M**S

Good product

Arrived real quick with decent instructions on how to set up the password then it has been fast and simple to use. Worked well with all my MS Office products as well as some videos and miscellaneous file back up tasks. Speed is more than adequate and the thing is easy to transport around. The comfort of having encrypted files is wonderful I just hope the encryption is at least half as good as they claim!

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C**G

Very good

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