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WiebeTech 4Secure erase Quick Start Manual

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1. Installation Steps
a.
Attach the protective metal drive plate to, your 3.5" hard drive (This step is
optional). The purpose of the bottom pate is to provide protection to your
plate drive electronics and air heat dissipation.
b.
If erasing an IDE/PATA drive, configure the jumpers on the rear of the drive.
The drive must be set to the "Master" setting. Consult the instructions for your
drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive's label).
c.
Ensure that the 4Secure erase power switch is in the OFF (O) position.
d.
Connect 4Secure erase to the drive (or adapter), using either the IDE ribbon
cable for IDE drives, or the SATA data/power cable for SATA drives.
e.
If using an adapter, connect the drive to the adapter.
f.
Attach the power cable to the 4Secure erase and to the drive. For SATA
drives, the power cable and data cable are combined into a single SATA
drive interface.
g.
Plug the AC adapter into the 4Secure erase.
h.
Turn on the power switch. The connected drive will power up and the 4Secure
erase main menu will appear on the LCD screen.
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Summary of Contents for WiebeTech 4Secure erase

  • Page 1 IDE drives, or the SATA data/power cable for SATA drives. If using an adapter, connect the drive to the adapter. Attach the power cable to the 4Secure erase and to the drive. For SATA drives, the power cable and data cable are combined into a single SATA drive interface.
  • Page 2 ESTIMATING ERASING...2% STARTING ERASE TIME 39M REMAINING ERASURE HMG IS5 RESET • Error Indication: If 4Secure erase encounters any errors, a brief explanatory message will display. Examples are shown below: ERASING...33% SECURE ERASE VERIFY ERROR WRITE CMD ERROR COMMAND FAILED...
  • Page 3 4. Label Printer Output 4Secure erase features a DB9 null-modern serial connection for the purpose of connecting a label printer. This will allow 4Secure erase to print a 4” x 6.25” (101mm x 159mm) label recording details of an erase process upon completion.
  • Page 4 IAS5 wiping and non IAS5 compliant wiping please follow the guidelines below. IAS5 Compliant wiping: The 4Secure erase defaults to a “MEDIUM” verification, this is the level of checking that takes place following an erase of a hard disk drive. Verification Option...
  • Page 5 Please follow the guide below to review and or change your settings: 1. Follow the Quick Start Guide to power up the 4Secure erase and mount the drive. Then you can review and change the settings. 2. 4Secure defaults to the “HMG IS5 ERASE”.

  • Page 6: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    As of September 2011, 4Secure erase has been tested with up to 6TB hard drives. We have no reason to believe 4Secure erase will not continue to work with newer and larger drive sizes as they are released.
  • Page 7 As of September 2011, 4Secure erase has been tested with up to 6TB hard drives. We have no reason to believe 4Secure erase will not continue to work with newer and larger drive sizes as they are released.
  • Page 8 Q: What information is included in each label that 4Secure erase prints? A: See the example below: CERTIFICATION OF HARD DRIVE DISPOSITION This certifies this hard drive, serial number Z0Y5LHV make and model Seagate ST1000DM003-1ER162 was erased using 4Secure erase Ultra...
  • Page 9 Q: Why does the USB connector look like USB 3.0, but the documentation says it’s USB 2.0? A: 4Secure erase uses a USB 3.0 style connector because it shares a form factor and many parts with another product; however, the controlled chip that drives 4Secure erase’s USB connection supports USB 2.0 only.
  • Page 10 At least one study has shown that some SSD manufacturers did not correctly follow at least this portion of the ATA specification. So, while some SSDs will be erased fully by Secure Erase, others may not. If you know that a particular SSD model correctly implements Secure Erase modes per the ATA spec, these modes can erase the SSD completely.
  • Page 11 STRATEGIC CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANCY INDUSTRY EXPERT. CUSTOMER FRIEND. Cherry picked from experts Availability, safety and reliability of systems, people and information is what drives the need for cyber security. Businesses struggle translating what cyber security looks like when trying to achieve both compliance and business objectives. Owners have to effectively manage budgets to meet organisational targets but it’s difficult for these stakeholders to know exactly how to invest.

  • Page 12: Product Name

    Tel No: 0843 222 6007 4Secure erase is a registered trademark of 4Secure Ltd. DriveBox is a trademark of CRU Acquisitions Group LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 2008, 2011 CRU Acquisitions Group, LLP. All rights reserved.