DataLocker DL3 User Manual

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DataLocker DL3 User GuideAt a GlanceIntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the DataLocker DL3TM Encrypted Hard Drive. This user manualis intended to help you configure your device. Because DataLocker is constantly updating itsproducts, the images and text in this manual may vary slightly from the images and text displayedby your DataLocker DL3. These changes are minor and should not effect the ease of setup adversely.Updated software and documentation are freely available for download at our website. Visit ourDevice Firmware Updates page for all available updates.The DataLocker DL3 stands alone as the only external hard drive equipped with a patented, onboard, LCD touch screen. This feature allows the user to conveniently perform all processes directlythrough the LCD Interface, making it truly 100% platform independent.Although the DataLocker DL3 is extremely user friendly, it is recommended that you review this guideto ensure that you become fully acquainted with the DataLocker DL3 and all of its features.About the DL3The DataLocker DL3 has a minimum power requirement of 5 Volts and 1A of current that is drawnfrom the USB port. The DataLocker DL3 utilizes 256-bit AES encryption operating in XTS mode to fullyencrypt your drive’s contents.The DataLocker DL3 FE (FIPS Edition) has FIPS validated components and two independent cryptoprocessors. Data undergoes two passes of 256-bit AES encryption - the first pass being in XTS mode,the second pass in FIPS 140-2 validated CBC mode - before it is stored on the hard drive.The DataLocker DL3 comes preformatted with the Windows NTFS file system. All major file systemsare supported (HFS, NTFS, EXT, FAT).If you require a different file system, please consult your operating system for initialization andformatting instructions.For more information on initializing and formatting your DL3, see Initializing And Formatting Your DL3.The DataLocker DL3 is completely cross-platform compatible and OS agnostic. With no software orspecial drivers required, the DL3 works with Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android phones and tablets,Chromebooks, and embedded systems - any system that can utilize USB Mass Storage.Note: Managed DL3s require Windows 7+.© 2018 DataLocker Inc. All rights reserved. 3