HDD DataLocker DL4 FE 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1

The HDD DataLocker DL4 FE 1TB is an external 2.5" hard drive designed to protect stored information with hardware AES 256-bit encryption and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. The device combines a touchscreen interface, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity and a durable aluminium-and-black enclosure to deliver portable encrypted storage with read speeds up to 149 MB/s and write speeds up to 147 MB/s.

Advantages

The DL4 FE provides strong cryptographic protection with AES 256-bit encryption and FIPS 140-3 L3 certification, plus EAL5+ Common Criteria validation. A color touchscreen with a randomized on-screen keypad simplifies secure access and configuration. The drive supports standalone administration for local password policies and recovery, and can be centrally managed via SafeConsole for remote policy enforcement, lock, erase and sanitization. The rugged enclosure and compact 2.5" form factor make the device suitable for mobile use.

Suitable for

• Secure transport and storage of sensitive business or personal data
• Organizations requiring FIPS 140-3 L3 validated removable storage
• Environments that need centralized management and remote wipe capabilities
• Field workers and mobile professionals needing durable, encrypted external HDD

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
• Form factor: 2.5" HDD
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible)
• Encryption: Hardware AES 256-bit
• Certifications: FIPS 140-3 Level 3, EAL5+ Common Criteria
• Performance: up to 149 MB/s read, 147 MB/s write
• Rotation speed: 5400 RPM
• Weight: 0.295 kg
• Colour: Aluminium, Black

How to use

Connect the DL4 FE to a computer using the supplied USB cable and follow the on-screen setup instructions on the color touchscreen. Create and confirm a user password according to the configured password policy; administrators can impose complexity rules or perform recovery using the Admin password. For managed deployments, enroll the drive in SafeConsole to apply organization-wide policies, enable remote lock/erase/sanitize/detonate functions and monitor device status.

Recommendations

Enable SafeConsole management for fleets to ensure consistent password policies, activate onboard antimalware if required and keep administrative recovery credentials stored securely. Regularly back up critical data before using remote sanitize or erase features.