Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3.0 Manual de usuario

Aegis Secure Key 3.0Remember to save your PIN in a safe place. If PIN is lost or forgotten, there will be no way to access data on the key. User’s Man

10Setting the Unattended Auto-Lock FeatureTo protect against unauthorized access if the key is unlocked and unattended, the Aegis Secure Key can be se

11Setting a Self-Destruct PINFor certain users, it’s important to have a “last-resort” level of security where sensitive data falling into the wrong h

12Aegis Secure Key Brute-Force ProtectionWhat is Brute-Force Attack?A Brute-Force Attack is a means of breaching a cryptographic data defense scheme b

13Performing a Complete ResetNOTE: A complete reset will erase encryption keys and PINs and leave the Secure Key in an unformatted condition.There may

14Initializing and Formatting the Aegis Secure Key After a Complete ResetA complete reset of the Aegis Secure Key will erase all information and parti

15Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging Off from the Operating SystemBe sure to save and close all the les on your Aegis Secure Key before hibernating,

16Diagnostic ModeThe keypad has a manual diagnostic mode built-in to verify proper keypad function and troubleshooting key issues. This mode will not

17Lock-Override ModeCertain users may encounter a case where they need the key to remain unlocked during a reboot, passing the key through a virtual m

18TroubleshootingThis section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Secure Key. If you encounter any of the following problems when using

19TroubleshootingA: If an Admin PIN has been previously set, the Admin PIN can be used to unlock the key and recover the data. If you forget the PIN a

Table of ContentsAbout the Aegis Secure Key 3.0 4PIN Requirements 4Battery Note 4First-Time Use 5LED States and Their Meaning 5Waking the Ke

20Three Year Limited Warranty:Apricorn offers a 3-year limited warranty on the Aegis Secure Key against defects in materials and workmans

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4231About the Aegis Secure Key 3.0PINs must be a minimum of seven digits and a maximum of 16 digits.Cannot contain all sequential numbers (e.g., 01234

5First-Time UseEach Aegis Secure Key is shipped without a preset Personal Identication Number (PIN) installed on the key. A 7 to 16-digit Admin PIN

6Locking the KeyPress the LOCK button. When successfully locked, The RED LED will glow solidly, indicating that it’s in its standby state. The Aegis S

7Adding a User PINThe Aegis Secure Key can have one Admin and one User, making a total of two working PINs. Adding a User is a perfect way to securel

8Changing the Admin PINChanges to the Admin PIN can only be made while the key is in the Admin mode.1. Enter the Admin mode. (Hold UNLOCK + 0 for ve

9Setting Read-Only or Read / Write From the User ModeNOTE: When changing Read-Only or Read / Write settings, do not make these changes with the key a