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Erasing a drive
The SDOCK1EU3P oers nine erase modes. For more information about the dierent
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
specications 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
specications is completed.
3-Pass (HMG Enhanced IS 5) A multi-pass overwrite based on HMG Enhanced IS5
specications is completed.
7-Pass (VSITR) A multi-pass overwrite based on VSITR Specications
is completed.
Custom Erase The user species the number of passes and the
pattern used.
Secure Erase The HDD/SSD ATA drives internal Secure Erase
command is executed.
Enhanced Secure Erase The HDD/SSD ATA drives internal Enhanced Secure
Erase command is executed.