User`s manual
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14
Setting a Self Destruct Password
The Aegis Padlock DT has the ability to set a password that will reset the
encryption key if needed. By resetting the encryption key all data on the drive will
be lost and cannot be recovered.
After initiating the Self Destruct sequence, the PIN used to initiate the self
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ADMIN (A) indicator light has changed to BLUE.
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Input in the PIN that you would like to use as the Self Destruct password and 4.
press .
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light stays solid GREEN for two seconds and then the ADMIN (A) indicator
light goes to solid BLUE, the Self Destruct PIN was added successfully.
To delete the Self Destruct password, you will need to delete all of the User 8.
Passwords. Please refer to the instructions on page 11 - Deleting User Passwords.
Note:
as used by the Self Destruct password.