Model: A25-3PL256-S4000F
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Storage: 4TB
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The Apricorn Aegis Fortress is a secure, portable 4TB SSD designed for robust data protection and reliable performance. This FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified device features hardware-based encryption and an onboard keypad for password protection, ensuring your sensitive data remains secure. With a durable plastic casing, IP66 dust and water resistance, and shock resistance, it's built to withstand demanding environments while offering universal OS compatibility and convenient bus-powered operation via its integrated USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 cable.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $1,778.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Apricorn 4TB Aegis Fortress FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD is available at cdw, bhphoto, starting at $1,778.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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