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Aegis Padlock DT Brute Force Protection
What is Brute Force Attack?
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possibility of a brute force attack is recognized, but it is set up in such a way that
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With the drive locked and in the standby state the LOCK indicator light will be
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solid RED.
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not respond and LOCK indicator light will turn off. The drive will need to be
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If the user unsuccessfully tries to unlock the drive on his 10th try the keypad 3.
will lock and the LOCK indicator light will begin blinking quickly. Even after
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indicator light will continue to blink rapidly.
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to unlock his drive.
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d. Enter the code 5278879
e. The keypad will unlock. The LOCK indicator light will be solid RED indicating
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
be able to use the drive again. (see page 15)
How does the Aegis Padlock DT protect against
brute force attack?