Instruction Manual
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Erasing a drive
The SDOCK1EU3P offers nine erase modes. For more information about the different
erase modes, consult the descriptions below.
Erase option
Description of the process
Quick Erase
The partition table is quickly erased.
Of the nine erase options, the Quick Erase is the
fastest option.
1-Pass Erase
A full disk overwrite (all zeroes) is completed.
3-Pass (DoD 5220.22-M)
A multi-pass overwrite based on DOD 5220.22-M
specifications is performed.
This method erases the drive three times: the first
time with zeroes (0x00), the second time with 0xFF,
and the third time with random characters.
3-Pass (CSEC ITSG-06)
A multi-pass overwrite based on CSEC ITSG-06
specifications is completed.
3-Pass (HMG Enhanced IS 5)
A multi-pass overwrite based on HMG Enhanced IS5
specifications is completed.
7-Pass (VSITR)
A multi-pass overwrite based on VSITR Specifications
is completed.
Custom Erase
The user specifies the number of passes and the
pattern used.
Secure Erase
The HDD/SSD ATA drive’s internal Secure Erase
command is executed.
Enhanced Secure Erase
The HDD/SSD ATA drive’s internal Enhanced Secure
Erase command is executed.
