Technical data

5.9 Selecting the options
5.9.1 Locked options
The options have different possibilities of availability and selectability. Locked options cannot
be modified, but the displayed setting is valid. fig. 9 shows the different possibilities.
5.9.2 General options
In the column General, you find options, which relate to the operating method of HDShredder
and the deletion process in general.
Option Meaning
SmartDefectSkip
Special deletion algorithm. Ensures fast deletion even in case of de-
fective sectors.
CachedMemory
Use fast intermediate memory.
SharedMemory
Use fast data transfers.
Animation
Switch off deletion animation for a slight speed increase.
5.9.3 Options for the medium
In the column Medium, you find setting possibilities, which relate especially to the drive selec-
ted for the deletion process.
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active & locked
inactive & locked
active
inactive
fig. 9: Selecting the options