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  • joshmmcc
    PCHF Member
    • Aug 2023
    • 4

    #1

    Custom HDD Eraser Build

    Looking for help or advice on building a device/devices that can erase multiple SATA, SAS, USB, etc. devices at the same time. Looking to build or create a system that can run Blancco or Kill Disk to securely erase multiple HDDs at a time. Something similar to the attached image apart from this costs £3k so something slightly more budget-friendly. Any help is much appreciated.

  • Bruce
    PCHF Moderator
    • Oct 2017
    • 10699

    #2
    g’day and welcome to the forums.

    how many disks at a time are you thinking?
    because if it’s only 5 or so, why not get a few of these - https://www.umart.com.au/product/sta...one-dock-48154

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    • joshmmcc
      PCHF Member
      • Aug 2023
      • 4

      #3
      Originally posted by Bruce
      g’day and welcome to the forums.

      how many disks at a time are you thinking?
      because if it’s only 5 or so, why not get a few of these - Startech 2.5-3.5in SATA HDD-SSD to USB3.0 Clone and Erase Standalone Dock - Umart.com.au
      Hi, ideally as many as possible (minimum 24) but can have two machines. I have found something like this but only does 3.5". https://www.scan.co.uk/products/10-b...pe-c-a-hotswap

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      • Bruce
        PCHF Moderator
        • Oct 2017
        • 10699

        #4
        that ICY box link, those sort of units are NAS (network attached storage) devices, used for backups, media libraries, etc.
        each drive can be its own storage medium, or you can ‘join’ varies drives into a RAID, or shared volume, drive.
        I think you’ll still be up for addressing each drive manually as far as erasing goes.

        and what sort of erase do you want - a quick format, low-level format, or some sort of military grade, random bits written to the drive several times?
        what will the drives then be purposed for?

        if you’re thinking 24’ish at a time, and 2.5" and 3.5" sizes, then some sort of dedicated, built for purpose, device will be the way to go.
        if this function effects your productivity, than the initial outlay will pay for itself soon enough.

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        • PeterOz
          PCHF Technical Response Team
          • Mar 2021
          • 4190

          #5
          something like this???
          Click On Me

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          • Rustys
            PCHF Member
            • Jul 2016
            • 7862

            #6
            What company is this being created for?

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            • joshmmcc
              PCHF Member
              • Aug 2023
              • 4

              #7
              Originally posted by PeterOz
              something like this???
              Click On Me
              Yes something like this, I think custom build will be the way to go. Unfortunately just missing the 3D printer!

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              • joshmmcc
                PCHF Member
                • Aug 2023
                • 4

                #8
                Originally posted by Rustys
                What company is this being created for?
                Hi, we are a company in the UK that take old IT equipment free of charge. Wipe the data and then sell the equipment. So the data erasure [rocess is the most important.

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                • Rustys
                  PCHF Member
                  • Jul 2016
                  • 7862

                  #9
                  Due to the TOS that you agreed to we can not assist with this.

                  Should have not been assisted with in the first place.
                  1. PCHF can not and will not offer advice for business use. PCHF only offers assistance for personal use.

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