Aleratec 350124 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA
Main Menu
Secure Erase
The “Secure Erase” function will sanitize (wipe clean of all data) the hard disk
drives connected to the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA using algorithms
programmed by the hard drive manufacturer. Since this function is native to the
hard drive, it is very fast and reliable. Almost all modern SATA hard drives support
this feature. In the rare case that Secure Erase is not supported, please use the
“Overwrite” function to sanitize your hard drives.
1. Load the source HDD and the target HDDs into the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser
IDE/SATA. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. Using the arrow
buttons (or)
select “Secure Erase”. The following screen will be displayed.
2. Press ENT to select. The following conrmation screen will be displayed.
3. To perform a “Secure Erase”, select “Yes” and a progress screen showing
elapsed time will be be displayed.
4. When the process is nished, the following screen will be shown.
ENT ESC
8. Secure Erase
ENT ESC
OK: 2 Fail: 0
Elapsed 0:56:14
ENT ESC
Wipe all Data.
Continue?No
ENT ESC
In Progress
Elapsed 0:01:15