Custom HDD Eraser Build

  • Hi there and welcome to PC Help Forum (PCHF), a more effective way to get the Tech Support you need!
    We have Experts in all areas of Tech, including Malware Removal, Crash Fixing and BSOD's , Microsoft Windows, Computer DIY and PC Hardware, Networking, Gaming, Tablets and iPads, General and Specific Software Support and so much more.

    Why not Click Here To Sign Up and start enjoying great FREE Tech Support.

    This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  • Hello everyone We want to personally apologize to everyone for the downtime that we've experienced. We are working to get everything back up as quickly as possible. Due to the issues we've had, your password will need to be reset. Please click the button that says "Forgot Your Password" and change it. We are working to have things back to normal. Emails are fixed and should now send properly. Thank you all for your patience. Thanks, PCHF Management
Status
Not open for further replies.

joshmmcc

PCHF Member
Aug 10, 2023
5
0
25
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.


blancco-8-bay-drive-eraser-alt.jpg
 
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. :)
 
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. :)
Yes it may be the way to go. Currently use KillDisk with the 3 wipe DoD standard but not sure whether to change to Blancco. Basically, I take drives from companies free of charge wipe their data and then sell the drives. Make the money back for the time spent on the drive.
 
Due to the TOS that you agreed to we can not assist with this.

Should have not been assisted with in the first place.

15. PCHF can not and will not offer advice for business use. PCHF only offers assistance for personal use.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.