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Western Digital EU EcoDesign Disclosures This document provides information and instructions related to the 2U24 Flash Storage Platform's disclosures for the EU's ecodesign requirements. In This Chapter: - EcoDesign Overview........2 - 2U24 Flash Storage Platform EcoDesign Specifications...........2 - Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase.... 3 - 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly............
EcoDesign Disclosures 1.1 EcoDesign Overview 1.1 EcoDesign Overview This document provides information about the 2U24 Flash Storage Platform related to its manufacturing and operation, and instructions for secure data deletion and disassembly. 1.2 2U24 Flash Storage Platform EcoDesign Specifications...
Secure Erase (SE) features included with Western Digital drives. Data Erasure Options Western Digital provides several options for securely erasing data from its drives. The appropriate method depends upon many factors, including the following: • Erase Configuration (ISE or SE) •...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.3 Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase Note: If a drive is encrypted (TCG or FIPS), unlock the drive before executing any sanitize commands. Note: In the following commands, replace the generic reference of with the specific <dev>...
1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly This task provides instructions for disassembling a 2U24 Flash Storage Platform to meet the EU's ecodesign requirements. Table 1: Procedure Info Time...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 6 : If the HD Mini-SAS cables will be reinstalled at a later time, ensure each is labeled or removed in an organized manner such that it can be returned to the same port from which it was removed.
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 13 : Repeat these steps to remove the remaining drives from the enclosure. Store each drive assembly in an ESD-safe environment. Do not stack them on top of one another.
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 17 : Repeat these steps to remove the remaining drives from their carriers. Removing the Enclosure from the Rack Step 18 : Remove the rack ears covering the screws on the front of the enclosure.
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly This will allow the handles to swing out:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 23 : Grasp both handles and slide the ESM out from the enclosure with even pressure:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 24 : Repeat these steps to remove the remaining ESM. Disassembling the ESMs Step 25 : Turn over the ESM so its bottom side is facing up. Step 26 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) M3 6mm screws securing the bottom cover to the ESM: Step 27 : Remove the bottom cover from the ESM:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 28 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the seven (7) M3 6mm screws securing the circuit board to the ESM. The following image shows the screws in red (for identification purposes only):...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 29 : Pull upward on the circuit board to remove it from the ESM: Step 30 : Repeat these steps to remove the PCB from the remaining ESM. Removing the PSUs...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 31 : At the rear of the enclosure, press the PSU handle-release: Step 32 : With the release pressed, swing the handle downward: Step 33 : Use the handle to pull with even pressure and remove the PSU:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Removing the Rear Cover Step 35 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the five (5) screws on top of the chassis, securing the rear cover to the chassis: Step 36 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six (6) screws on the sides of the chassis, securing the...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Removing the Drive Housing Step 38 : Turn the enclousure over so that its bottom side is facing up. Step 39 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws on the bottom of the chassis, securing the drive housing to the chassis: Step 40 : Turn the enclosure over so that its top side is facing up.
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 42 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis, in front of the rack ears: Step 43 : Pull the drive housing up to remove it from the chassis:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Removing the Midplane Step 44 : Lay the drive housing on its face so that the midplane is facing up. Step 45 : Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six (6) screws securing the midplane to the drive...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly Step 46 : Pull the midplane up to remove it from the drive housing:...
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1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures EcoDesign Disclosures 1.4 2U24 Flash Storage Platform Disassembly The disassembly is now complete.
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