Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn

(76 customer reviews)

$559.15

$559.15

Top Pick — discover the Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn, built for performance and designed for life in the United States.

About Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB)

  • Our fastest and most Rugged 256-bit AES XTS encrypted USB external drive
  • Fips 140-2 Level 3 validated
  • Separate Admin and User mode
  • Two Read-Only modes
  • Brute-force defense

The Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn combines reliability, modern design, and user-focused engineering. Perfect for everyday use, it delivers trusted results for American customers who value innovation.

Specification: Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn

Hard Drive

‎5000 GB Portable

Number of USB 3.0 Ports

‎1

Brand

‎Apricorn

Series

‎AFL3- 5TB 13587474

Item model number

‎AFL3-5TB

Hardware Platform

‎PC, Mac;UNI;Linux

Item Weight

‎1 pounds

Product Dimensions

‎4.75 x 3 x 0.9 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎4.75 x 3 x 0.9 inches

Color

Black

Flash Memory Size

‎5 TB

Hard Drive Interface

‎USB 3.0

Hard Drive Rotational Speed

‎5400 RPM

Manufacturer

‎Apricorn Direct

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎December 10, 2018

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76 reviews for Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn

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  1. MoneyPit

    I just finished a file copy of several gigabytes that took an hour or so of data transfer and near continuous writing and reading (file verification). Worked just fine.

    Data transfer rates using the USB3 cable were surprisingly fast considering how much data I pumped into it, and even more impressive is the fact the unit did not even warm up during this process.

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  2. Shawn Paul

    Very sleek and easy to use. Made with tough material. So far I love it, storing all financial and login info. Also turned on unattended lock feature to lock the device after 5 minutes it’s been idle.

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  3. E. H.

    This hard drive works well. I am concerned that it is fragile because of the mechanical hard drive. It would be better if I opted for the SSD.

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  4. J. Hartzog

    For background, I own the Apricorn 16 and 32 GB thumbdrives, and the 1 and 2 TB harddrives. I have owned them all for many years and they work great. This 5 GB harddrive was a huge dissapointment. It allowed me to set the password. I transferred a total of three files before it stopped accepting data and froze up my Windows File Explorer. I retried the entire process of disconnecting, putting in the password, and try to transfer my data to it. The results were always the same. I sent it back to Amazon and received a refund.

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  5. Phil

    Ce produit est très bien fait et compact. J’ai acheté 2 versions de ce disque et 2 clés USB et je suis entièrement satisfait. Le câble USB est un peu court cependant, mais autrement c’est #1.

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  6. Andy

    I needed a secure drive to store a lot of sensitive data, so I decided to take a chance with this one. It’s relatively easy to set up and program to your liking, just be aware that the transfer speeds are not very fast if you need to write a lot of data as I did. It is a hard drive after all, not solid state. It also runs pretty hot when under heavy use, so make sure there is adaquete ventilation around it. Hopefully this drive will prove to be reliable in the long run. All in all I’m pleased with this drive – it’s built well, not to difficult to use, and the price is reasonable for what it offers. One final note, the led’s do not turn off when you put the computer to sleep, just in case that bothers you.

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  7. Dwight Elliott

    I have numerous Aegis drives. Small issue or large they just handle it prompley.
    Also the drives are dependable and safe for your documents. Can’t be more happy.

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  8. R. Parks

    Peace of mind for when work has to travel with me. Simple to set up. Simple to use.

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  9. Josca9000

    Facil de usar. Trabaja adecuadamente y muy amigable. Es tal y como lo requiero y otorga toda la seguridad que requiero para mi información.

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  10. Cleve Carlson

    I needed a secure drive of this type for a project. I received it just a few days after ordering, even though I used standard shipping. The drive works perfectly, no issues, and actually easy to use. Looks and feels solidly built but is small and portable.

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    Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn
    Apricorn 5TB Aegis Fortress L3- FIPS Level 3 Validated USB 3.0 Hardware Encrypted Portable Drive (AFL3-5TB) by Apricorn

    $559.15

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