Hash - Logicube EchoPlus-NG User Manual

3.2 Hash

A hash operation can be performed to any drive connected to the EchoPlus-
NG. Performing a hash operation will instruct the EchoPlus-NG to calculate the
hash for the specified drive or validate the hash value for that drive.
3.2.1 Step-by-step instructions – Drive Hash
1. Select Hash from the types of operation on the left side.
2. Tap the Target icon and select the drive to be hashed then tap OK.
3. Tap the Settings icon to select the hash method or algorithm. SHA-1 and
4. Leave the expected value at zeroes to hash the drive. If the drive needs
5. Change any of the optional settings (LBA settings or percentage of the
6. Optional: Tap Job Info to set the Job Name, Job ID, Examiner, Other ID,
7. Tap the Start icon to start the hash task.
8. When finished, the status will show "COMPLETED". At this point, it is
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SHA-256 are the recommended algorithms. Details for every setting can
be found in Section 5.2.
to be verified against a known/expected hash, change the expected
value by tapping the edit icon. Tap the OK icon to continue.
drive to be hashed) if needed.
or Job Notes.
recommended to tap Reset Task to reset the task so the drive bays
properly reset and not show as being used or assigned for other tasks.
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