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Aegis Fortress L3
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified military-grade encrypted SSD with onboard keypad and CNC aluminum armor.
From $309.00
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Verified selection · 36-month warranty
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Why we selected it
Official NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) certificate #4529.
Privacy considerations
PIN entry is 100% hardware-isolated. Encryption keys never contact host computer RAM.
Shipping & warranty
Includes Aegis Fortress L3 SSD, USB-A and USB-C cables, carrying pouch, and admin setup manual.
Specifications
Capacity1TB High-Endurance Solid State Drive
EnclosureCNC-machined monolithic 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum casing
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (includes interchangeable Type-A and Type-C cables)
EncryptionReal-time 100% hardware AES-XTS 256-bit encryption (FIPS PUB 197)
CertificationNIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated (Certificate #4529)
AuthenticationOnboard 12-key wear-resistant polymer keypad (prevents smudge/thermal analysis)
Tamper DefenseHigh-tensile barrier epoxy potting completely encapsulating circuit board
Host Compatibility100% OS-agnostic (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, embedded systems)
Supporting documents
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