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Apricorn 256GB Aegis Secure Key Encrypted USB 3.0 Flash Drive ASK3-NX-256GB
- Manufacturer: Apricorn
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASK3NX256GB
- UPC: 708326915113
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256GB 256-BIT AES XTS HARDWARE ENCRYPTED SECURE USB 3.0 MEMORY KEY
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- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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- Support Phone: 1-800-458-5448
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The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX is a 256GB hardware-encrypted USB 3.0 flash drive with keypad PIN access, suited to people and organizations carrying sensitive files that need protection across different computers.
Recommended For
- People who carry confidential work files between locations or computers and want the drive to require a PIN before it appears as USB storage.
- Organizations that need to move sensitive files between systems with different operating systems, without installing drive-unlock software on each computer.
- IT or security teams deploying PIN-protected removable storage to staff, especially when they want separate administrator and user access or to configure multiple drives.
- Mobile workers who carry important files in varied environments and want a compact drive with a protective sleeve and dust- and water-resistance certification.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When traveling with sensitive work or client files, unlock the drive with its keypad PIN and unplug it when finished; it locks on disconnection, reducing the chance that a misplaced drive exposes accessible files.
- To move files between Windows, Mac, or Linux computers where installing software is inconvenient or restricted, unlock the drive itself and connect it; its security functions run on the drive rather than through host software.
- For team handoffs of sensitive files, an administrator can set up user access before passing the drive to an authorized colleague; the recipient enters a PIN on the drive instead of needing encryption software on their computer.
- When viewing reference files on a shared workstation, use read-only mode to reduce the risk of accidentally changing or overwriting the stored originals.
- For field work where dust or water exposure is a concern, carry files on the drive between locations; its rated dust and water resistance and protective sleeve are intended for more demanding conditions than an ordinary unprotected flash drive.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Portable storage and transfer of files where USB 3.0 connectivity and the Aegis Secure Key design are relevant |
| Capacity And Memory | 256 GB of storage; listed flash memory type is CompactFlash |
| Interface And Connectivity | USB 3.0 with a USB Type-A connection |
| Transfer Performance | Write speed up to 400 MB/s |
| Battery | Includes one lithium-polymer battery; listed as required, with 0.0666 Wh energy content and 2 g battery weight |
| Physical And Package Details | Item weight is 80 g; package weight is 0.082 kg and dimensions are 2.8 × 8.4 × 13.1 cm; color listed as multicolor |
| Model Identifiers | Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX, model ASK3-NX-256GB |