Apricorn Aegis Bio - USB 2.0 - Manual (Page 4)

Value You Can Depend On 4
Thank you for purchasing the Aegis Bio.
Please take the time to read this manual first to familiarize yourself with the
Aegis Bio and the included software.
Why you can trust your data to the Aegis Bio.
Designed for those that demand the highest level of protection for their
data, the Aegis Bio fuses leading edge technology in biometric authenti-
cation and encryption with a rugged, portable design to produce a truly
remarkable drive.
Biometrically secure, the Aegis Bio utilizes UPEK’s Digital ID Hardware En-
gine. Comprised of UPEK’s unique TouchStrip Sensor with Oxford Controller
chip, the Aegis Bio is able to store up to ten fingerprint profiles. Once your
fingerprint is enrolled, just swipe your finger to access your files. No soft-
ware is required on the host computer to access your data, and the Aegis
Bio is cross platform compatible, enabling you to take your data securely
from work, home or on the road regardless of your operating system.
With its Administrator Password feature in addition to its fingerprint activa-
tion, the Aegis Bio is the perfect option for IT departments with mobile
users that need to take sensitive information on the road, including gov-
ernment agencies or financial institutions.
The Aegis Bio secures your data
with real-time 128-bit AES hardware
encryption, rendering the drive impen-
etrable even if it is removed from
its enclosure. In addition, the Aegis
Bio’s 16-point omni-directional shock
mounting system protects the drive
from accidental drops and bumps,
creating the most secure mobile drive
available on the market today.
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