--- product_id: 9608010 title: "Aegis Padlock 480 GB SSD 256-Bit, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Ruggedized USB 3.0 Encrypted External Portable Drive" brand: "apricorn" price: "VT114601" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Apricorn" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9608010-aegis-padlock-480-gb-ssd-256-bit-fips-140-2 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # USB 3.0 with up to 230 MB/s speeds 256-bit AES-XTS encryption FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated security Aegis Padlock 480 GB SSD 256-Bit, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Ruggedized USB 3.0 Encrypted External Portable Drive **Brand:** apricorn **Price:** VT114601 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔐 Fortify your data fortress with speed and style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aegis Padlock 480 GB SSD 256-Bit, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Ruggedized USB 3.0 Encrypted External Portable Drive by apricorn - **How much does it cost?** VT114601 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9608010-aegis-padlock-480-gb-ssd-256-bit-fips-140-2) ## Best For - apricorn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apricorn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Ready:** Crush-resistant aluminum casing that thrives in extreme temps (-40°F to 158°F), humidity, shocks, and vibrations. - • **Silent & Durable:** No moving parts means whisper-quiet operation and 5X longer life than traditional drives. - • **Plug & Play Privacy:** Onboard keypad PIN access eliminates software hassles and admin rights—security that travels with you. - • **Military-Grade Security:** Protect your data with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated 256-bit AES-XTS encryption—no compromises. - • **Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience seamless productivity with USB 3.0 speeds up to 230 MB/s—no more waiting around. ## Overview The Apricorn Aegis Padlock 480 GB SSD is a rugged, ultra-secure external drive featuring FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption. Built to endure extreme temperatures, shocks, and humidity, it delivers fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds up to 230 MB/s with a silent, no-moving-parts design. Its onboard keypad ensures PIN-protected access without software, making it the ultimate portable storage solution for professionals who demand security and durability on the go. ## Description Where super tough meets ultra secure you'll find the Aegis Padlock SSD. Boasting a crush resistant, aluminum enclosure that is water resistant and impervious to dust and grit, this FIPS 140-2 Level 2 secure USB 3.0 solid state drive is as tough as they come. Clocking Speeds of over 200MB/s Apricorn's Next Generation USB 3.0 Encrypted Solid State Drive Fuses FIPS 140-2 Hardware Data Protection with a Rugged Design. With no moving parts, this drive is drop and vibration resistant, unaffected by high humidity and works in extremes of temperature. Invincible to key logging attacks, you access the drive with your own unique PIN via an onboard keypad. Certified to NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements, this drive is tested on 11 cryptographic levels. All data on the drive is protected with real-time hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption, and with no software required for installation or operation this drive needs no ADMIN rights. Combine this with a USB 3.0 integrated cable and SSD performance and you have one powerful drive. Review: Great Portable Drive with Security Features - These are excellent drives. The padlock security is critical to protect the info that you need to store, especially if you are storing anything sensitive. Review: Works as advertised! - Great performance for an encrypted drive. I get about 180MB/s transfer rate. The form factor is great too. Much smaller than I expected. ## Features - 5X Greater Life Expectancy than Premium Rotational Drives - Works in extreme temperatures - Freezing temps of 40 (40 ) below 0 - Searing temps of up to 158 (70 ) - Unaffected by high humidity - Virtually shock and vibration resistant - With no moving parts, the Aegis Padlock is completely silent - Read / Write speeds up to 230 MBs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I12377C | | Additional Features | Durable, Portable, Shock Resistant | | Best Sellers Rank | #200 in External Solid State Drives | | Brand | Apricorn | | Built-In Media | unit | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 480 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (45) | | Data Transfer Rate | 160 Megabytes Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB | | Enclosure Material | Flash Memory | | Form Factor | Portable | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00708326913867 | | Hard Disk Description | Ruggedized External Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hard-Drive Size | 480 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 1.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Apricorn | | Media Speed | 230 megabits_per_second | | Model Name | Aegis Padlock SSD | | Model Number | ASSD-3PL256-480F | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 300 Megabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 708326913867 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 3 years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apricorn - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 480 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Ruggedized External Solid State Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Durable, Portable, Shock Resistant ## Images ![Aegis Padlock 480 GB SSD 256-Bit, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated Ruggedized USB 3.0 Encrypted External Portable Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vwzzPOv2L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Portable Drive with Security Features *by J***R on April 3, 2025* These are excellent drives. The padlock security is critical to protect the info that you need to store, especially if you are storing anything sensitive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised! *by A***H on March 13, 2016* Great performance for an encrypted drive. I get about 180MB/s transfer rate. The form factor is great too. Much smaller than I expected. ### ⭐ Caused computer to lock up *by A***Y on February 16, 2025* I ordered this in November 2024. It worked great until this week - February 15, 2025 - (of course shortly after the return window closed!). It now locks my computer every time I plug it into the USB port. The drive appears to be mapping to the OS but it never gets there. When I ask File Explorer (Windows 10) to look at the drive, no files are shown and the computer continually searches for the drive. It is like it recognizes the drive is there but cannot show the files. Anyway, as it is now it is totally useless to me. 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