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Apricorn

Apricorn ADT-3PL256-24TB 24TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-3NQ9-PKSM4 MPN ADT-3PL256-24TB

A 24 TB desktop hard drive with 256-bit AES encryption, USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and 7200 rpm spindle speed

  • InterfaceUSB 3.2 gen 1 - up to 5 Gbps
  • Capacity24TB
  • Massive 24 TB capacity stores vast media libraries
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects sensitive data
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • 7200 rpm desktop drive enables faster data processing
  • TAA compliant for government and enterprise procurement

Aegis Padlock DT 24 TB secure drive

The Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT is a 24 TB desktop-class external hard drive with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface rated at up to 5 Gbps. The drive spins at 7200 rpm and includes an 8 MB cache buffer. It is TAA compliant and ships new.

Suited for encrypted local backups

This drive suits users who need a single high-capacity volume with on-device keypad authentication and no software installation. It works with Linux as well as Windows and macOS. Buyers who require bus-powered portability or multiple drives in a RAID array should look elsewhere.

24 TB capacity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 headroom

The 24 TB capacity holds millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or up to a million songs. Sequential transfers are limited by the 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 link, so sustained throughput tops out well below the drive’s native 7200 rpm performance. Very large single-file ingest or multi-stream editing will hit that interface ceiling.

Highlights

  • Massive 24 TB capacity stores vast media libraries
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects sensitive data
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • 7200 rpm desktop drive enables faster data processing
  • TAA compliant for government and enterprise procurement

Specifications

BrandAPRICORN
ModelADT-3PL256-24TB
Part NumberADT-3PL256-24TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 gen 1 - up to 5 Gbps
Capacity24TB
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size203 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What USB port do I need on my computer to connect the ADT-3PL256-24TB?

The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface and works with any USB 3.0 or later Type-A port.

Will the 7200 rpm desktop mechanism in this 24 TB unit spin down when attached to an older USB 3.0 hub?

Power management depends on the host controller; the drive itself honours standard USB suspend signals.

How can I verify the 256-bit AES encryption is active after I set my PIN?

The keypad LED changes to a solid locked state and the drive appears as a locked volume until the correct PIN is entered.

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