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product_id: 283952493
title: "Aegis Padlock 1TB USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-500)"
brand: "apricorn"
price: "R6267"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Apricorn"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/283952493-aegis-padlock-1tb-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes-xts
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# USB 3.0 high-speed interface 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption Military-grade FIPS PUB 197 validated security Aegis Padlock 1TB USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-500)

**Brand:** apricorn
**Price:** R6267
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Lock down your data like a pro—security that travels with you.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aegis Padlock 1TB USB 3.0 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encrypted Portable External Hard Drive (A25-3PL256-500) by apricorn
- **How much does it cost?** R6267 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/283952493-aegis-padlock-1tb-usb-3-0-256-bit-aes-xts)

## 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

- • **Multi-User Access:** Supports up to 4 user PINs plus an admin PIN for seamless team collaboration without compromising security.
- • **Plug & Play Freedom:** Software-free design means instant cross-platform compatibility—no admin rights needed.
- • **Rugged & Road-Ready:** Compact, wear-resistant keypad and rugged build designed for the busiest professionals on the move.
- • **Unbreakable Security:** Military-grade 256-bit AES-XTS encryption keeps your data fortress impenetrable.
- • **Instant Power & Portability:** Integrated USB 3.0 cable with Y-extension for reliable power and blazing fast data transfers anywhere.

## Overview

The Apricorn Aegis Padlock 1TB is a portable external hard drive featuring military-grade 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and a rugged, compact design. It offers software-free, cross-platform compatibility via USB 3.0, supports multiple user PINs for secure access, and includes an integrated keypad for PIN authentication. Perfect for professionals needing top-tier data security on the go.

## Description

Product Description Apricorn's Aegis Padlock 3.0 is a state of the art hardware encrypted USB 3.0 portable drive. Simple and easy to use, Padlock 3.0 offers unparalleled AES XTS 256-bit hardware encryption security. Additionally, the software free design means it can be deployed without the need for Admin User rights and will work with any USB enabled operating system. The Padlock 3.0 is authenticated via the integrated keypad and can support up to 4 User PINs and an Admin PIN. The Aegis Padlock 3.0 ships with an integrated USB 3.0 cable, USB 3.0 Y-extension cable, Quick Start Manual and is pre-formatted in NTFS. Set Contains: 1 x Aegis Padlock 3.0 external hard drive with integrated USB 3.0 cable;1 x Y-auxiliary power cable;1 x Travel pouch;1 x Quick Start Guide

Review: C'est un appareil plus cher que les autres disques dur du marché, mais au moins c'est fiable. J'en ai déjà un depuis plusieurs années et c'est un appareil extrêment résistant. C'est pour cela que j'en ai acheté un deuxième. Je le conseille vivement si vous ne souhaitez prendre aucun risque de perdre vos données.
Review: 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!

## Features

- Utilises Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption Algorithm- Featuring 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption
- Software Free & Cross platform compatible
- Aegis Configurator Compatible/Mass configurable
- Compact, Rugged Design With Wear Resistant Key Pad - Perfect for taking your data on the road
- Embedded 7-16 digit pin authentication with user forced enrolment (no default PIN)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007JGB0EI |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,106 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #242 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Apricorn |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (496) |
| Date First Available | 3 August 2012 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Item Weight | 177 g |
| Item model number | A25-3PL256-1000 |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.5 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Apricorn |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 2 |
| Power Source | USB |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 1.91 x 8.26 cm; 176.9 g |
| Series | A25-3PL256-1000 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apricorn
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 1024 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***R on 21 December 2016*

C'est un appareil plus cher que les autres disques dur du marché, mais au moins c'est fiable. J'en ai déjà un depuis plusieurs années et c'est un appareil extrêment résistant. C'est pour cela que j'en ai acheté un deuxième. Je le conseille vivement si vous ne souhaitez prendre aucun risque de perdre vos données.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***N on 17 November 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***U on 6 December 2021*

No issue at all until now. Very good and happy.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*