Kingston Technology IronKey Vault Privacy 80 User Manual page 26

Although both Secure Erase processes reset the VP80ES. there's a slight difference. See the chart
below for the difference:
Feature
Admin Password
User Password
Admin Config Settings
Drive Data and
Encryption Key
For assistance with either process, please see the steps outlined below.
How to Secure Erase your VP80ES
1. Use the table above to assist with the decision if you want to:
•
A) Secure Erase - Tap SECURE ERASE from the Admin menu.
•
B) Factory Initialize - Tap & hold SECURE ERASE in the Admin menu for 5 seconds.
Your drive will show a "FACTORY INITIALIZE" prompt.
2. When your drive asks for "SECURE ERASE" (A) or "FACTORY INITIALIZE" (B), tap
YES. Selecting NO will cancel the process.
3. When your drive asks for "DELETE ALL DRIVE DATA?", tap YES. Selecting NO will
cancel the Secure Erase process.
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IronKey VP80ES External SSD User Manual – Rev. 1.0
SECURE
ERASE
Tap and Release
Secure Erase
Deleted
Deleted
Saved
Deleted
FACTORY
INITIALIZE
Tap and Hold
Secure Erase for 5 seconds
Deleted
Deleted
Reset to factory defaults
Deleted
OR
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