Solution for storage level data erasure

 

Data centers work with a broad range of complex storage configurations that can yield revenue upon retirement. Storage arrays from storage area network (SAN) disks and other mass storage devices can be sold if data is securely removed as they are decommissioned.

To eliminate the need for multiple erasure products, data centers with high-end server and SAN environments need a tool that erases a broad range of hardware, such as Serial ATA, SAS, SCSI, and Fiber Channel disks. Because of the scale of data centers, simultaneous erasure of multiple disks is necessary.

Example scenarios for erasing storage systems:

• End-of-lease
  At the end of a hardware refresh cycle, data must be erased before transporting storage systems back to the leasing company. Keeping the drives is cost prohibitive, as is physical destruction, because of heavy lease settlement fees if equipment is retained.
• Competitive hardware refresh
  At the end of a hardware refresh cycle, data centers must securely erase mass storage devices to allow resale and recycling of healthy disks, while creating a green data center environment and profit streams. The data center – not the OEM – owns the data and is responsible for its erasure to prevent data leaks.
• Data center relocation
  Data centers frequently move or expand, requiring relocation of storage system that, if not securely erased, could result in data loss or breach during transport.

Solution:

Blancco Data Center Edition was specially developed for mass storage data erasures. It offers multiple delivery options for 100% secure data destruction on high-end servers. Capable of simultaneously erasure of 200+ hard drives, it provides fast data erasure for ATA, SATA, SCSI, Fiber Channel and SAS hard drives.

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