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Small rectangular USB-C flash drive with built-in keypad, dark matte finish

Apricorn

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 64GB ASK3-NXC-64GB computer accessory

SKU CH-CB6P-Q3VS8 MPN ASK3-NXC-64GB

A hardware-encrypted USB 3.2 Type-C flash drive with 64 GB capacity, 256-bit AES-XTS encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation, and onboard keypad PIN authentication

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated for certified data protection
  • 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption secures every file on the drive
  • USB 3.2 Type C connector enables fast transfer on modern ports
  • Onboard keypad authentication works before connection to block keyloggers
  • Separate Admin and User modes allow flexible access control

Secure USB-C flash drive for regulated data

The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC provides 64GB of hardware-encrypted storage with a USB 3.2 Type C connector. It targets organisations that require FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated protection for data at rest. Onboard keypad authentication works before the drive ever touches a host system. No software installation is required on any supported platform.

Passive thermals silent operation bus power

The drive draws power directly from the USB port and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to the host. A rechargeable internal battery lets the user unlock the device before plugging it in, keeping the authentication step off the host entirely. All internal components are sealed in hardened epoxy for physical tamper resistance.

256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption validated

The single specification that decides suitability is the FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption engine. Buyers who need a lower validation level or software-based encryption will find this drive exceeds their requirement. Buyers who require a different certified algorithm or a non-validated implementation should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated for certified data protection
  • 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption secures every file on the drive
  • USB 3.2 Type C connector enables fast transfer on modern ports
  • Onboard keypad authentication works before connection to block keyloggers
  • Separate Admin and User modes allow flexible access control

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC and what step do users often miss?

Plug the USB 3.2 Type C connector into a powered port, then enter your PIN on the onboard keypad to unlock the drive before the OS sees it; the step people miss is unlocking first — if you insert it while locked, the host will not recognise any storage.

What maintenance or replacement will the Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC need later?

The internal rechargeable battery powers the keypad for pre-boot authentication; after many charge cycles it may hold less charge, so you will eventually need to replace the drive when the battery no longer holds enough power to unlock it.

What limit appears first on the Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC under sustained use?

Continuous writes are constrained by the USB 3.1 interface and the 256-bit AES-XTS encryption engine, so thermal throttling of the controller typically becomes the first bottleneck during long, large-file transfers.

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