What are the dimensions and weight of the APRICORN Aegis Padlock Fortress?

The dimensions are 4.7" x 3.3" x 0.75" and it weighs 0.39 lbs.

What type of encryption does the APRICORN Aegis Padlock Fortress use?

It uses 256-Bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption.

how does pin access work? can the drive be encrypted with NTFS via Windows Operating system?

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APRICORN Aegis Padlock Fortress 1TB USB 3.0 Portable FIPS 140-2 Encrypted External Hard Drive With PIN Access A25-3PL256-1000F

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Capacity: 1TB

500GB
1TB

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated
256-Bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption
No Software or drivers needed
Water and dust resitant
Keypad pin access

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MAIN OVERVIEW FEATURES: Storage Capacity: 1 TBSpindle Speed (rpm): 5400Buffer: 8 MBHost Interface: USB 3.0Drive Type: ExternalExternal Drive Type: PortableHeight: 0.7"Width: 3.3"Depth: 4.7"Weight (Approximate): 6.20 ozPackage Contents: Aegis Padlock Fortress with Integrated USB 3.0 Cable Y-auxiliary USB 3.0 Power Cable Travel Pouch Quick Start Guide Limited Warranty: 3 Year

Model
Brand	APRICORN
Series	Aegis Padlock Fortress
Model	A25-3PL256-1000F

Performance
Interface	USB 3.0
Capacity	1TB
Cache	8MB
RPM	5400 RPM
Average Seek Time	12ms

Features
Features	USB 3.0 interface -Super Speed USB 3.0 connection - up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 Water & Dust Resistant -The Aegis Padlock Fortress keypad and case is impervious to dust, grit and water Unattended Auto Lock -Set the drive to lock after a pre-determined amount of time Self Destruct PIN -The Aegis Padlock Fortress enables you to program a unique Self Destruct PIN, which when implemented instantly destroys all PINs, data and creates a new encryption key. Brute Force Protection -Protects against automated attempts to crack the PIN Drive Reset Feature -The Drive Reset Feature is 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 Compatible on any system -Works with Windows, Mac and Linux Secure storage -Excellent for government, health care, insurance companies, financial institutions, HR departments and executives with sensitive data

Dimensions & Weight
Form Factor	Portable
Dimensions	4.7" x 3.3" x 0.75"
Weight	0.39 lbs.

Packaging
Package Contents	Aegis Padlock Fortress Quick Start Guide USB Y-cable and travel pouch

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	August 14, 2014

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Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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