14.5 Secure Shred
necessary, you can cancel secure shred at any time and return the ETERNUS CS800 to
normal operation.
CAUTION!
The secure shred process can take multiple days to complete.
To access the Secure Shred page, click the Utilities menu, and then click the Secure Shred
tab (see "Secure Shred Page" on page 426).
Figure 299: Secure Shred Page
To securely erase data on the ETERNUS CS800:
1. Delete the data you want to securely erase:
l Delete files on NAS shares, or delete the shares (see "NAS Configuration" on page
188).
l Delete backup images on OST logical storage units (LSUs), or delete the LSUs and
storage servers (see "OST Configuration" on page 227).
l Recycle (erase) tape cartridges on VTL partitions, or delete the partitions (see "
VTL Configuration" on page 203).
2. Run space reclamation from the Utilities > Space Reclamation page (see "Space
Reclamation" on page 423).
3. Make sure all replication and backup jobs are completed (see "Replication" on page
340).
4. On the Secure Shred page, click Start Shred.
A warning message displays.
5. Click Yes.
The system reboots and begins the secure shred process. This process can take multiple
days to complete.
6. To check the status of secure shred, log onto the ETERNUS CS800 to view the limited
Secure Shred Mode interface (see "Secure Shred Mode Interface" on page 427).
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