Solution for server level data erasure

 

Full server erasure involves erasing all connected drives, internal or external, using the server as the erasure platform. Server level erasure can be performed either locally or remotely. For example, remote erasure is easily implemented with a virtual CD drive for servers with iLO/IPMI/DRAC capabilities. Auditable reports regarding hardware attributes and the data erasure process are necessary for customer security and requirements for PCI DSS and other regulations.

For complete security, data centers need erasure tools that detect hidden and remapped sectors during the server erasure process, flagging those that cannot be erased. Depending on policy and risk tolerance, data centers may refurbish or resell servers with only a few bad sectors, or even choose physical destruction. Either way, data erasure must occur before a server leaves the premises.

Example scenarios for erasing entire servers:

• End-of-service
  At the end of a hardware refresh cycle, data centers must securely erase all information on servers to comply with regulations and protect customers. This allows resale and recycling of healthy disks, while creating a green data center environment and profit streams.
• End-of-hosting subscription
  Erasure is necessary for server reuse in a hosted environment when an existing customer terminates hosting services.
• Data center relocation
  Data centers frequently move or expand, requiring relocation of servers that, if not securely erased, could result in data loss during transport.

Solution:

Blancco Server Edition is a tailored data erasure solution for the server environment that guarantees high-speed and simultaneous erasure of up to 16 hard disks.

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