--- product_id: 4349334 title: "Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000)" brand: "apricorn" price: "€ 533.69" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Apricorn" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4349334-apricorn-1tb-aegis-padlock-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # USB 3.0 super speed transfer 256-bit AES XTS encryption Epoxy-sealed physical protection Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000) **Brand:** apricorn **Price:** € 533.69 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ” Lock down your data with speed and style β€” because your files deserve elite protection. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000) by apricorn - **How much does it cost?** € 533.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4349334-apricorn-1tb-aegis-padlock-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes) ## 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 - β€’ **Software-Free Setup:** No admin rights or software neededβ€”plug and play on Windows, Mac, and Linux instantly. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Transfers:** USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 10X faster speeds than USB 2.0 for seamless workflow. - β€’ **Rugged & Secure Design:** Epoxy-sealed circuitry and wear-resistant keypad protect against physical tampering. - β€’ **Brute Force Self-Destruct:** Automatic data wipe after failed attempts ensures your sensitive info never falls into the wrong hands. - β€’ **Military-Grade Encryption:** 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption keeps your data hacker-proof in real-time. ## Overview The Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock is a portable external hard drive featuring military-grade 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption, a rugged epoxy-sealed design, and ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity. It offers software-free, cross-platform compatibility and a brute force self-destruct feature, making it the ultimate secure storage solution for professionals who demand speed, durability, and uncompromising data protection on the go. ## Description Looking for an effortless way to secure your data while taking advantage of the fastest USB 3.0 speeds? Look no further than the Aegis Padlock 3.0. Featuring your choice of AES-XTS 128-bit or 256-bit hardware encryption the Aegis Padlock 3.0 seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure. With a super speed USB 3.0 interface, you can now access your files faster than ever before. The Aegis Padlock 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. With no software installation required for setup or operation and the ability to run on any platform, the Aegis Padlock 3.0 provides stress free deployment in corporate environments. The Aegis Padlock 3.0 also employs a useful drive reset feature, which can be implemented with a unique command. This clears all PINs and data, and creates a new randomly generated encryption key, enabling the drive to be reset and redeployed as many times as needed. In addition to encrypting all of the PINs, data and the encryption key itself, the Aegis Padlock adds another barrier between a between your data and a hacker. The encryption chip and circuitry of the Aegis Padlock are completely protected by a super tough epoxy compound, which is virtually impossible to remove without damaging the drive. Review: Easy to use secure storage for client files - Customer support also very helpful! - I work with many confidential clients (lawyers, doctors, etc.) and when working on their computers I need a secure way to temporarily store their files. Being HIPAA compliant, I need to be certain that my clients' files are not accessible by anyone else. This fits the bill perfectly. It works fine, and had enough room to deal with several clients at one time. I did have one initial problem... the drive kept locking every 30 seconds (Windows 11) until I put it into lock override mode. I sent support an email and they responded within 24 hours with a registry fix, which solved the problem immediately. Five stars for customer support! Review: Convenient Piece of Mind - I had used several Apricorn Aegis a drives at work and decided to try one for personal use. Case is tough and doesn't feel like it will be damaged easily. Transfer speeds are good given it is a HDD inside. The cable could be longer but it is nice to be able to snap it into place around the device and not carry a separate cable if you don't want to. The one thing I usually have to do on most modern computers I have used it on is to adjust the power saving settings on the USB port it is plugged into. More often than not the power port would enter low power mode during a multi-hour transfer which would trip the auto-lock on the drive. While a nice security feature, and how it should be as it thinks you removed the drive, it could be frustrating to come back several hours later thinking the transfer should be done but it only got 5-10% through before it quit. After adjusting the power saving settings though the issue has not returned. These drives are great and I have recommended them to anyone else who needs a nice hardware encrypted drive that does not rely on software executables on the computer to unlock your drive. ## Features - Utilizes Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm - Super fast USB 3.0 Connection - Data transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 - Software Free Design - With no admin rights needed - Sealed from Physical Attacks by Tough Epoxy Coating - Brute Force Self Destruct Feature - Wear Resistant Key Pad - Compact, Rugged Design - Perfect for taking your data on the road ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007JGB0EI | | Additional Features | Hardware Encryption, Physically Epoxy Sealed, Brute Force Self-Destruct Feature, Wear Resistant Key Pad | | Best Sellers Rank | #67 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Apricorn | | Built-In Media | hard drive | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 8 | | Color | Multicolor | | Compatible Devices | Windows, Mac and Linux | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 544 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 120 megabytes_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum/Glass | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Hard Disk Description | External | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm | | Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Manufacturer | Apricorn Direct | | Media Speed | 120x megabytes_per_second | | Mfr Part Number | A25-3PL256-1000 | | Model Name | Padlock | | Model Number | A25-3PL256-1000 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 0.5 gigabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | Hardware Encryption, Physically Epoxy Sealed, Brute Force Self-Destruct Feature, Wear Resistant Key Pad Special Feature Hardware Encryption, Physically Epoxy Sealed, Brute Force Self-Destruct Feature, Wear Resistant Key Pad See more | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 708326913195 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apricorn - **Color:** Multicolor - **Compatible Devices:** Windows, Mac and Linux - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1024 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** External - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive ## Images ![Apricorn 1TB Aegis Padlock USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-1000) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qPXlIgMHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the differances between a25-3pl256-1000 vs a25-3pl256-1000f? besides the keypad, what other features are in the "f" ver?** A: 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. **Q: 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?** A: 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. **Q: Will it backup automatically considering it has a keypad to access?** A: 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. **Q: What happens if someone cuts the USB cord?** A: Pretty much the same as if you cut the cord to any electrical device. It won't work. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use secure storage for client files - Customer support also very helpful! *by T***N on November 17, 2025* I work with many confidential clients (lawyers, doctors, etc.) and when working on their computers I need a secure way to temporarily store their files. Being HIPAA compliant, I need to be certain that my clients' files are not accessible by anyone else. This fits the bill perfectly. It works fine, and had enough room to deal with several clients at one time. I did have one initial problem... the drive kept locking every 30 seconds (Windows 11) until I put it into lock override mode. I sent support an email and they responded within 24 hours with a registry fix, which solved the problem immediately. Five stars for customer support! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Convenient Piece of Mind *by K***L on November 17, 2018* I had used several Apricorn Aegis a drives at work and decided to try one for personal use. Case is tough and doesn't feel like it will be damaged easily. Transfer speeds are good given it is a HDD inside. The cable could be longer but it is nice to be able to snap it into place around the device and not carry a separate cable if you don't want to. The one thing I usually have to do on most modern computers I have used it on is to adjust the power saving settings on the USB port it is plugged into. More often than not the power port would enter low power mode during a multi-hour transfer which would trip the auto-lock on the drive. While a nice security feature, and how it should be as it thinks you removed the drive, it could be frustrating to come back several hours later thinking the transfer should be done but it only got 5-10% through before it quit. After adjusting the power saving settings though the issue has not returned. These drives are great and I have recommended them to anyone else who needs a nice hardware encrypted drive that does not rely on software executables on the computer to unlock your drive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What It Won't Do..... *by D***N on September 11, 2012* I have five of these, and all are working fine. There is no noticeable performance loss due to encryption. From a NAS to the USB 3.0 Padlock I've seen burst speeds of 100MBytes/sec. (800Mbits/sec.), then it settles down to a steady 62 Mega Bytes per second. I've transferred a 2.6 GigaByte movie file in about 40 seconds. The Positive: 1. Because there's no software to install, it works with media players and should work anywhere you use a standard USB hard drive. I keep kid's movies on a standard drive, and my movies on the Padlock. No need to worry about the kids watching R-rated movies when I'm not around! 2. Multiple passwords allow up to ten persons to enter their own password using the alpha-numeric keys. This is very convenient if you want to use your Windows password to access the drive. All other encryption devices I have tried allow only one user password or have only numeric keys. A separate Administrator password allows you to delete or add other user's passwords. 3. Low power consumption - I have been able to use the drive on every computer or media player I have without the provided Y-power cable. What it won't do - the down side: 1. Although you can have multiple passwords, all users access the same data on the drive. It would be a real plus if file access could be controlled by which password is entered. 2. Rebooting your computer locks the drive even though power is never removed from the drive. I have a remote office and I do a lot of work using remote desktops. Occasionally I need to reboot the remote computer, and with this drive the data is inaccessible after the reboot. For me, this is a "deal breaker" and I need to stay with software encryption on a standard hard drive. It would be nice to have an optional software program to lock and unlock the drive. ## Frequently Bought Together - Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3 NX 128GB 256-Bit Encrypted FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated Secure USB 3.0 Flash Drive, ASK3-NX-128GB, black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4349334-apricorn-1tb-aegis-padlock-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/4349334-apricorn-1tb-aegis-padlock-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*