Sanitize drives confidently using this SSD HDD eraser with erase modes that meet global standards, including NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Purge compliant Secure Erase Monitor the status of erasure procedures and keep printed logs for your records Back up your data prior to erasing a drive, use the eraser as a SATA dock Supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps This hard drive eraser lets you wipe a SATA solid-state drive (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) without connecting to a host computer. It’s compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" drives and supports SATA I, II, and III, and large capacity drives, including 4Kn drives. You can rest easy when using this eraser to retire, re-use or re-purpose a drive. No data will remain on the drive and nothing will be accessible with data recovery software. The SSD and HDD eraser supports nine erase modes to support a variety of security requirements, including: This drive eraser ensures data is purged (a secure erase) which is required by government agencies and organizations who have strict guidelines on deleting data. Purging is a very secure method of erasing data from your storage device which complies with the NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 media sanitation standard established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology The hard drive eraser can connect to an RS232 serial printer to print a record of the erase procedure. The receipt shows the time and date of the erasure, and the erase mode used. The LCD also lets you monitor erase performance and completion. The eraser can be used as a SATA dock when connected to a USB 3.0 computer. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. When used as a dock you can: SDOCK1EU3P2 is TAA compliant and backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty with free lifetime technical support. IT technicians and business professionals who need to quickly and securely erase SSDs or HDDs System administrators, IT professionals and business administrators who need quick access to drives IT technicians who regularly test or benchmark different drives and need to swap between them Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 2 - Drive Connectors SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) 1 - Host Connectors USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 1 - Other Interface(s) DB 9-pin Serial Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 149°F) Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH Hardware Interface USB 3.0 Bus Type USB 3.0 Number of Drives 1 Drive Size 2.5in & 3.5in Compatible Drive Types SATA Drive Installation Removable Chipset ID Xilinx - Spartan-6 Indicators 1 - LED Indicators 2-Line LCD display on top Power LED Activity LED HPA/DCO Detect LED Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 4.5 lb [2.1 kg] Package Length 14.6 in [37.2 cm] Package Width 7.2 in [18.3 cm] Package Height 3.5 in [90 mm] Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 3Gbps Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s 4Kn Support Yes S.M.A.R.T. Support Yes Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps) Port Multiplier No Erase Modes Quick Erase 1-Pass Overwrite (NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 - Clear) 3-Pass Overwrite 7-Pass Overwrite Custom Erase Secure Erase (NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 - Purge) Enhanced Secure Erase (NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 - Purge) Max Drive Capacity Currently tested with up to 10TB 7200 RPM Hot Swap Capability Yes MTBF 8640 Hours Physical Characteristics Color Black Material Steel Product Length 5.5 in [14 cm] Product Width 4.8 in [12.3 cm] Product Height 2.8 in [7 cm] Weight of Product 23.2 oz [656 g] Power Power Source AC Adapter Included Input Voltage 100 - 240 AC Input Current 1.4 A Output Voltage 12V DC Output Current 5 A Center Tip Polarity Positive Plug Type M Power Consumption (In Watts) 60 Software OS Compatibility OS independent; No software or drivers required Special Notes / Requirements Note Receipt printing through the RS232 serial port requires a printer which supports the ESC/P printer control language. What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package drive eraser and dock USB 3.0 cable universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ) quick-start guide