![]() For 1 thread, the Padlock saw 330.2MB/s read and 310.3MB/s write again in line with quoted speeds. Here the new drive hit 338.4MB/s read and 313.7MB/s write, just under where the max quoted speed was.įor IOMeter, we first looked at 2MB sequential with both 1 and 4 thread, the latter which is a higher load that pushes the drive a bit more. For IOMeter we are comparing it to the Apricorn Aegis Fortress 元 to see how far the company has come in two years.įirst up is Blackmagic. To test the performance of the Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD, we ran both Blackmagic and IOMeter, both on a Lenovo P520. On the other side is a sticker with information like the name and the capacity as well as the approval/certifications The USB cord and connector are on top but can lock onto the side. Across the front is the keypad for unlocking. The case looks plastic but it is aluminum and feels nice and sturdy. While being small the keypad is large enough that even my fat fingers can press the buttons with no issue. The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD fits in the palm of your hand. Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD specifications CapacityĬompatible with all Operating Systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux For our review, we will be looking at the 480GB model. The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD is available in five capacities from 240Gb to 4TB with a price range from $210 to $1,200. The drive works across platforms and has a 3-year warranty. ![]() And a self-destruct PIN can be set to whip data, no explosions sadly. If a brute force attack is implemented against the drive, it will auto-erase (this feature is set by the admin). The SSD can be changed into a read-only mode to prevent data from being written to it, for later examination. The Admin can set up to four user PINs and control more parts of the device as the user can read, write, lock, and unlock. The device has two modes, Admin and User. Like all things Apricorn, the SSD leverages AegisWare, the company’s secure firmware. The SSD is ideal for those that need to transfer important files frequently and need another layer of security.Īs security is the main draw of this device, from a hardware standpoint, the Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD has FIPS 140-2 validation and 256-bit AES encryption. The device is sold as being super tough, compact, and SSD fast with the quoted speed being a maximum of 350MB/s. The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD is the company’s latest high-security portable storage device.
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