HP dc5100 - Microtower PC User Manual

HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition
Providing permanent erasure of data on the hard drive for select HP Compaq dc
series business desktops
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 2
Benefits .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Erase Methods .................................................................................................................................... 4
Multiple Drives .................................................................................................................................... 4
RAID Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 5
Maximum Speed ................................................................................................................................. 5
Preventing Data Loss ............................................................................................................................ 5

HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron D
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Audio	Integrated audio
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI
Ports	1 Serial, 1 Parallel
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)
Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Storage	40 GB to 250 GB HDD

Summary

HP Disk Sanitizer External Edition Overview

Executive Summary

Provides an overview of HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition and its purpose for secure data erasure.

Benefits of HP Disk Sanitizer

Highlights the advantages of using HP Disk Sanitizer, External Edition for permanent data erasure.

Understanding Disk Sanitization Process

Explains the overview of HP Disk Sanitizer's algorithm and write pass selection.

Using HP Disk Sanitizer

Navigating the Main Menu

Details the main menu options for HP Disk Sanitizer, including erase, verify, and help.

Selecting Drives for Erasure

Guides on how to select a specific drive or all drives for the sanitization process.

Choosing Write Sequence Passes

Explains the selection of write passes for secure data erasure, including DoD methods.

Disk Erasure Methods and Considerations

HP Disk Sanitizer Erase Methods

Describes the write patterns and estimated times for different erase cycles.

Handling Multiple Drives

Provides guidance on identifying and managing multiple drives during the erase process.

Advanced Usage and Data Protection

RAID Configuration Support

Explains HP Disk Sanitizer's support for RAID configurations and its implications.

Understanding Maximum Speed

Discusses the factors limiting the speed of the disk erasure process.

Preventing Accidental Data Loss

Offers recommendations to prevent accidental data loss during disk sanitization.