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Erasing a drive
The SDOCK1EU3P oers nine erase modes. For more information about the dierent 
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 
specications is performed. 
This method erases the drive three times: the rst 
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 
specications is completed.
3-Pass (HMG Enhanced IS 5) A multi-pass overwrite based on HMG Enhanced IS5 
specications is completed.
7-Pass (VSITR) A multi-pass overwrite based on VSITR Specications 
is completed.
Custom Erase The user species 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.










