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Rectangular rugged aluminium enclosure with integrated keypad and detachable cables

Apricorn

Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 AFL3-S20TB 20 TB portable SSD

SKU CH-DHD9-5FVVF MPN AFL3-S20TB

A 20 TB rugged portable SSD with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware encryption and onboard keypad authentication

  • Total capacity20 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type A
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation secures the entire device
  • AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption protects data without software
  • Onboard keypad authentication keeps critical parameters off the host
  • Rugged 6061 aluminium enclosure with epoxy threadlock resists physical attack
  • USB 3.1 and 3.2 detachable Type-A and Type-C cables included

Secure portable SSD for regulated data

The Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 is a 20TB external solid-state drive built for users who must keep sensitive information under hardware-enforced encryption. It targets government, defence, finance and healthcare professionals who need FIPS-validated protection without relying on host software.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated encryption

The entire device meets FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements and uses AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption with onboard keypad authentication. No critical security parameters are shared with the host computer, and setup is completely software-free.

Suits buyers who need certified.

Organisations requiring FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation and physical tamper evidence will find this drive fits their compliance mandates. Buyers who need higher interface throughput, software-managed encryption policies, or a lower-capacity option should evaluate alternative products.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $11,017.99
Pricier than about 99% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 20 TB
Higher than about 99% of the 311 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $550.90 per TB
Pricier than about 96% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameApricorn
Product lineAegis Fortress L3
Model nameAegis Fortress L3 20 TB
Part numberAFL3-S20 TB
Total capacity20 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size178 × 178 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 20 TB capacity mean for daily use on this drive?

It provides 20 TB of encrypted storage that is ready to use without installing any software on the host computer.

How fast is the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface on this Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port operates at up to 5 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 hosts.

What physical mounting or cable requirements does this rugged 20 TB SSD have?

It ships with detachable USB Type-A and Type-C cables and uses a rugged 6061 aluminium enclosure with snap-off security fasteners.

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