Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD Manuals

Quick Start Guide Aegis Padlock SSD 3 1 2 UNLOCK button LED Indicator lights LOCK button When you first plug in the SSD Padlock, 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. First Time Use Before the Padlock can be used, the Admin PIN MUST be set. The LED will display Solid BLUE and Solid GREEN to indicate the Padlock is waiting for a PIN to be set. To Set-up the Admin PIN: 1. Press UNLOCK + 9. The LED will change to Solid BLUE and Blinking GREEN. 2. 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. 3. Re-enter the Admin PIN and press the UNLOCK key. If accepted the GREEN LED will be Solid for 3 seconds. 4. LED will then turn BLUE and remain in Admin mode for 30 seconds or if the LOCK key is pressed, will return the drive to a standby state. 5. The Admin PIN is now set and will allow access to the drive or the Admin features. 6. To UNLOCK the drive, exit Admin by pressing the LOCK button. Then enter the new PIN and press UNLOCK. *Note: PINs must be a minimum length of 7 maximum 16 digits. Cannot contain all consecutive numbers (2345678 or 9876543) Cannot contain all same number (1111111) 2 3 1

User Guide Aegis Padlock SSD Remember to save your PIN 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