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Rectangular black portable SSD with USB 3.0 connector

Apricorn

Apricorn A253PL256S2000 2 TB portable SSD

SKU CH-3KYZ-4B83Q MPN A253PL256S2000

Hardware-encrypted 2 TB external SSD with USB 3.0 interface and on-board keypad

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • External SSD design offers silent solid-state operation
  • Hardware-based encryption protects data without software
  • Compact portable form factor suits travel workflows

What this drive is

The Apricorn Aegis Padlock A25-3PL256-S2000 is a 2 TB external solid-state drive that connects through a USB 3.0 host interface. It provides portable solid-state storage for users who need to move large data sets between systems without relying on cloud transfer.

Check your setup before ordering

Verify that the host system offers a USB 3.0 port to obtain the intended transfer rate. The drive draws power from the bus, so the port must supply sufficient current for sustained operation. No driver installation is required on modern operating systems, but confirm that your OS supports external mass-storage devices of this capacity.

Behaviour under sustained load

Solid-state memory maintains consistent throughput during long copy jobs because there are no mechanical seek delays. The USB 3.0 link sets the practical ceiling for extended writes, so performance will stabilise at the interface limit rather than degrade with heat buildup. Expect steady transfer rates for the duration of large multi-gigabyte moves.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast file transfers
  • External SSD design offers silent solid-state operation
  • Hardware-based encryption protects data without software
  • Compact portable form factor suits travel workflows

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the Aegis Padlock A253PL256S2000 ship with a USB 3.0 cable or must one be purchased separately?

The drive includes a USB 3.0 cable in the box so no separate cable purchase is required.

How do I decide between the 256-bit hardware encryption and a software-only alternative for this 2 TB model?

The built-in 256-bit AES XTS encryption is always active and OS-independent, while software encryption relies on the host system and can be disabled.

What does the USB 3.0 interface mean for real-world transfer speeds on this 2000 GB drive?

USB 3.0 caps the theoretical maximum at 5 Gb/s so actual sustained reads and writes will be lower and vary with the host controller and file sizes.

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