Encrypting Drives
Internal drives (and arrays) can be encrypted with 128-bit AES during formatting. Encrypted drives and arrays are
then readable only from that specific TeraStation. To decrypt a drive or array, clear the "Encryption" checkbox and
format it again.
Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely
Under some circumstances, data from formatted drives can be recovered. The drive erasure process in this section
does a much more thorough job of erasing data. This procedure is recommended for removing all data from a drive
in a way that makes it nearly impossible to recover with current tools. The TeraStation will then be in the following
state:
• All drives in JBOD
• An empty shared folder on each drive
• All settings returned to their default values
• All logs deleted
To run the complete format, all drives should be inserted into the drive slots.
1 In Settings, click Management.
2 Click to the right of "Restore/Erase".
3 Click Erase TeraStation.
4 The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
5 All data on the TeraStation will be permanently erased.
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