DL3

Hardware-Based AES Encryption and Secure Storage Options

Secures data using robust hardware-based AES encryption with keys that can be regenerated or destroyed for security, classifying the DL3 device as a secure, portable, hardware-encrypted hard drive. Enables users to touch the screen 16 times during initialization to generate a new key, supports encryption key regeneration to wipe the file system when redeploying, and permits changing encryption keys to secure the device for new users. Offers storage in both HDD (500GB, 1TB, 2TB with read/write speeds of 85/80 MB/s for 1TB and 130/130 MB/s for 2TB) and SSD models (with read/write speeds of 220/220 MB/s).

Product Specifications, Life Cycle, and Warranty

Offers device options in both the DL3 / FE Series and DL3 FE-G Series, providing a 3-year warranty for the DL3 / FE Series and a 5-year warranty for the DL3 FE-G Series, while classifying the DL3 as a legacy model within the DataLocker secure storage product line that has officially reached its End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) status. Identifies the DL3 hardware using a Vendor ID (VID) of 0230A, a Product ID (PID) of 0x1180, and locates the serial number on a sticker labeled 'Serial No.' or 'S/N' on the back or bottom of the device enclosure.

Platform Independence and Storage Management Utilities

Provides platform-independent, driverless operation across Windows, macOS (Apple OSX), and Linux environments, supporting an unmanaged operating mode on macOS after formatting to enable standard encrypted storage operations without requiring SafeConsole management, along with limited compatibility for Linux operating systems. Supports multi-platform read/write capabilities by offering pre-formatted NTFS from the factory (which is read-only on macOS natively without third-party write software) with options to reformat the drive using tools like the macOS Disk Utility or the dedicated DataLocker Disk Formatter Utility for Windows (which automatically detects, formats, and assigns custom drive letters, labels, and format types) to NTFS, FAT32 (offering maximum OS compatibility but imposing a 4GB file size limit), or exFAT (supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux via FUSE drivers). Requires logging into the connected device before running the formatter utility, ensuring standard reformatting erases files while preserving the existing device password and settings. Enables users to partition the drive into multiple separate storage spaces to accommodate different operating systems, use cases, or organization purposes, and supports installing and running programs directly from the drive, recommending compatibility verification and the assignment of a persistent, less common drive letter in Windows to prevent drive letter conflicts.

Virtualization Environment and USB Redirection Support

Provides Citrix Ready certification and compatibility with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Azure, XenDesktop, and XenApp (including versions 7.14, 7.15 LTSR, 7.16, and 7.17), and enables pass-through compatibility with VMware virtual machines from a client computer, allowing the device to appear as a USB device after authentication on the device (with detailed instructions available on the VSphere Support Page). Requires multiple mount points for managed DL3 drives and Generic USB redirection for unmanaged drives to function properly in virtualized environments.

Onboard Touchscreen Interface and LED Indicator

Features a touch screen display with navigation buttons (including SETUP, CONNECT, DISCONNECT, and an enter key) and an LED connection indicator light located above the screen to signal when the drive is successfully connected to a computer. Enables OS-agnostic operation via an onboard authentication mechanism utilizing this LCD touchscreen for login, drive unlocking, device setup, initial configuration, and password entry. Supports entering alphanumeric and numeric characters using both numeric password entry screens and an alphabetical input option (ABC), includes a calibration procedure triggered by holding the screen for 5 seconds from the waiting screen, and provides an on-device Setup touchscreen menu with submenus (such as System) to configure options like Zeroize or a strong password setup procedure.