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“FORT KNOX”

DOCKING STATION

User Manual

DA-74001

“FORT KNOX” is compatible with SATA type 3.5” and 2.5” HDD/SSD. The

product doesn’t include a HDD/SSD. Users have to purchase and install their

own HDD. DIGITUS cannot take any responsibility to any HDD failures,

users would need to contact the HDD manufacturers in relation to any HDD

malfunction.

“FORT KNOX” doesn’t support “Hot Plugging” for AES hardware

encryption. Before replacing HDD (2.5” or 3.5”), users must turn (power)

off “FORT KNOX” and then, replace HDD

Please don’t place any magnetic material around “FORT KNOX”. It may

damage the data of HDD installed in “FORT KNOX”. Also, don’t drop or

cause any hard impact to the “FORT KNOX”. HDD can be damaged easily

by magnetic material or strong impact. It is always advisable to back up

important data.

The encryption of “FORT KNOX” is hardware based. “FORT KNOX” can

connect and work with all OS, Embedded devices and media players which

support USB host.

Basically “FORT KNOX” uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 256 bit

encryption algorithms. Additionally, it supports higher level encryption

management via Password input and Master-key registration. If a user loses

or forgets a master-key and password, we (DIGITUS) can’t rescue or recover

any data. User need to format the HDD to use it again.

“FORT KNOX” doesn’t use any S/W for encryption. Users can set up the

security by inputting 4~8 digits password via front touch panel buttons of

“FORT KNOX”.

“FORT KNOX” encrypts the entire HDD, once encrypted it is impossible to

read or decode any data on the HDD even though it’s connected with other

PC systems.

“FORT KNOX” supports User Password protection feature. If user enter

wrong password 3 times in a row, the interval to ask password input is

lengthened continuously.

If users forget the Password of “FORT KNOX”, users have to visit our official

A/S center or country official distributor to rescue and recover HDD data.

When visiting A/S center, users should bring both “FORT KNOX” (HDD) and

Master-key. Master-key shows the authentication of owner of “FORT KNOX”.

“FORT KNOX” supports both security and normal mode. In case of security

mode (with password input), it takes 10 seconds longer booting-time than

normal mode. It’s because “FORT KNOX” is re-connected after stand-by for

the security mode activation and safety connection.

“FORT KNOX” supports ‘un-mount’ feature. When disconnecting “FORT

KNOX” from PC, please use ‘un-mount’ feature on “FORT KNOX” or ‘Safely

Remove Hardware’ of Windows. If you disconnect USB cable during data

transfer, data loss may occur. Please pay attention to it.

“FORT KNOX” supports USB3.0 Super-Speed. Data transfer speed (reading

and writing) of “FORT KNOX” can be affected by the performance (RPM) of

HDD. The data transfer speed of 7,200RPM HDD is rather faster than

5,200RPM HDD.

SPECIFICATION

Model name DIGITUS “FORT KNOX”

Power

Source

AC adaptor (12V, 2A)

HDD 3.5 inch, 2.5 inch SATA I, II, III HDD/SSD

Interface

USB 3.0 SUPER SPEED (Max 5Gbps)

(USB3.0 Max speed is available when it’s connected with

USB3.0 host device.) USB2.0 compatible

OS All Operating Systems recognizing USB storage device.

Size/Weight (W) 121 x (H) 76 x (D) 116mm / 185g(w/o HDD)

Accessory

“FORT KNOX”(with bracket for 2.5” HDD), AC adaptor,

USB3.0 cable, User Manual, Superfine Cloth

Each part and function

(1) OLED display window: shows the menu and password input of “FORT

KNOX”.

(2) Touch Panel: supports menu navigation and password input via

Capacitance Touch switching technology.

(3) 2.5” HDD bracket: Shake proof bracket for 2.5” HDD/SSD.

(4) Power LED: Stand-by mode (RED), Power on (BLUE)

(5) Power Button: Turn on and off “FORT KNOX” by pressing the Power

Button.

(6) Speaker: Voice support for main functions.

(7) USB Port: Connect “FORT KNOX” with various PC and devices via

USB3.0 port. (Compatible with USB2.0 devices also)

(8) DC IN: Use and connect the AC adaptor (12V, 2A) included in basic

accessory.

HDD Installation (3.5 inch type)

As below picture, install 3.5” HDD with vertical direction. In case of HDD

installation with wrong or slant direction, it can cause damage of SATA

connector of HDD.

HDD Installation (2.5 inch type)

Please use 2.5” HDD bracket (cover) for 2.5” HDD/SSD installation.

2.5” HDD/SSD should be installed vertically and correctly.

USE as an external HDD (Normal Mode)

(1) When “FORT KNOX” is connected with PC via USB port, the front OLED

display window shows a message “The new HDD is connected. Will you

use Password?”. Press <0> button on the front touch panel to select

Normal external mode (not using security mode).

(2) Below “Lock icon” means it’s the status of normal external storage mode.

(3) In case of new HDD, to use it as an external HDD storage, users have to

initialize the HDD under computer’s operating system. (See page 2 –

HDD initialization). In case of used HDD, it can be used instantly without

any other process.

USE as an external security HDD (Security Mode)

(1) When “FORT KNOX” is connected with PC via USB port, the front OLED

display window shows the message “The new HDD is connected. Will

you use Password?” Press <1> button on the front touch panel of “FORT

KNOX” to use Password (Security mode).

(2) LCD shows message “Enter a password for the first time”. Then, please

enter your password (4~8 digits) by pressing numeric buttons on the front

panel of “FORT KNOX” and press <Enter> button to apply it.

(3) It’s the process to identify your password. Just enter the same password

you entered in previous (2) step and press <Enter> button to apply it. (If

you enter wrong or different password, you can’t go to the next step. You

have to re-start the process again.)

(4) Once the password input process is completed, the LCD will show the

16 digits Master-Key numbers of the installed HDD. LCD will show the

master-key numbers till you press any other button on “FORT KNOX”.

(5) Press any button on “FORT KNOX”, then Master-key disappears. In

Security mode, LCD shows ‘Lock’ icon and ‘LOCKDOCK’ message as

below.

(6) Before using HDD, users have to initialize the HDD under computer’s

operating system. (See page 2 – HDD initialization).

Note : In case of using Security mode, HDD installed in “FORT KNOX”

should be initialized newly even though HDD already got formatted or

it’s used HDD. When user selects “Security Mode”, PC recognizes the

HDD in “FORT KNO

”as a totall

new HDD.

LOCKDOCK

What is the ‘Master-Key’?

Master-key is the essential code to recover HDD data.

If you forget the password you entered on the security HDD or your

“FORT KNOX” get damaged, you can’t connect or read any data on

HDD. Even though you connect the HDD to your PC system, your PC

can’t read anything at all because it’s totally encrypted by AES 256 bit

encryption technology.

Master-key is not for individual user. The data can be recovered only

by our special program in our official service centers. To recover HDD

data, you have to visit us with “FORT KNOX” and Master-key.

If you lose Master-key, it’s impossible for us to recover your HDD data

in any events. So, you should write down Master-Key and keep it

safely, just in case.

[Note] If HDD itself gets physical damage, it’s impossible to

recover any data on damaged HDD even with Master-key.)

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Re-enter your password

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Enter a password first time

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Will you use Password?

0=NO, 1=YES

LOCKDOCK

Will you use Password?

0=NO, 1=YES

Note (USB3.0 cable)

Please use an authentic and original USB 3.0 cable for the USB3.0

Super Speed and stable performance.

Caution: Before changing HDD, turn (power) off “FORT KNOX”.

- “FORT KNOX” doesn’t support “Hot Plugging” due to Data Encryption

(AES) processing.

- When changing HDDs, “FORT KNOX” should be powered off.

- In case of HDD changing in the power on status (“FORT KNOX”),

it can cause damage on data on HDD. We don’t have any duty or

responsibility on it.

Precautions before use

Please read the following instructions carefully before

using the product.

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Page 1 - DOCKING STATION

“FORT KNOX” DOCKING STATION User Manual DA-74001 “FORT KNOX” is compatible with SATA type 3.5” and 2.5” HDD/SSD. The product doesn’t include a HDD

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HDD Initialization In case of a brand new hard drive, it should be initialized, partitioned and formatted first for normal use (reading, writing) reg

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