User Guide

USB Cable Lock

Fit the cable and cover, lock the cable into the USB port, and release it with the key. Scroll down for each step.

User Guides / USB Cable Lock

Line drawings of the USB Cable Lock and its cable cover, with the key slot labeled

USB Cable Lock

This is a physical cybersecurity device that locks a single USB cable to a USB port so that it cannot be removed without a key.

EnvironmentUSB Port Type A
ComponentCable Lock 1EA, Cable Cover 1EA
DimensionsW × H × L (Depth): 16.2 × 16 × 40.9 mm (0.64 × 0.63 × 1.61 in)
Weight10 g (0.35 oz)
Installation

Installation

Tips

Align the portArgus mark between cable lock & cover.

Inserting the USB cable through the cover and into the port on the cable lock
1

Insert the cable

Insert the USB cable through the cover and into the port on the cable lock.

The USB cable plugged into the cable lock, keeping its orientation
2

Keep the orientation

Take care to maintain proper orientation.

Pushing the cover forward until it fits securely against the cable
3

Push the cover forward

Push the cover forward until it fits securely against the cable.

Inserting the USB Cable Lock into the laptop USB port
4

Insert into the USB port

Insert the Cable Lock into the USB Port.

Pressing the lock button on the Cable Lock to complete the installation
5

Press the lock button

Press the lock button on the Cable Lock to complete the installation.

The USB Cable Lock installed in the laptop USB port
6

Installation complete

Installation is complete.

The USB Cable Lock installed without the cover on a larger USB plug
Tips

If the size of the USB plug is larger than the cover, you can use it without the cover.
(The USB device can be removed, but it cannot be inserted again unless release USB Cable Lock with the key.)

USB ports whose internal hole is open, marked as not applicable
Please Note

Not applicable due to opened internal hole of USB port.

Uninstall

Removal

Please Note

• Keys and locks are matched by color.
• Press the button of the key forward to change to Insert Mode.

Inserting the key into the key slot at the bottom of the lock, button facing upward
1

Insert the key

Insert the key into the key slot at the bottom of port lock with the button on the key facing upward.

Pressing the key button backward to engage the lock, then pulling the key out
2

Engage & pull out

Press the button of the key backwards to engage the lock for removal and pull out the key.

Pressing the key button forward to release the lock, then removing the USB Cable Lock by hand
3

Release the lock

Press the button of the key forward to release the lock from the key. Next, release the USB Cable Lock by hand.