HP HPE MR Gen11 User Manual

SimpleSimple
A Simple erase writes a pattern to the logical drive in a single pass.
NormalNormal
A normal erase operation is a three-pass operation that first overwrites the drive contents with random values then overwrites it twice with patterns.
ThoroughThorough
A thorough drive erase operation repeats the Normal drive erase operation three times.
SanitizeSanitize
Sanitize crypto erase also known as Cryptographic erase uses cryptographic technology to perform an instance secure erase of all user data. This method has the
following benefits:
Removes all sensitive information from the drive.
Completes within seconds.
SubtopicsSubtopics
Sanitize overwrite (hard drive)Sanitize overwrite (hard drive)
Sanitize block erase (SSD)Sanitize block erase (SSD)
Sanitize crypto eraseSanitize crypto erase
Sanitize overwrite (hard drive)Sanitize overwrite (hard drive)
Sanitize overwrite fills every physical sector of the drive with a pattern.
This method has the following benefits:
Removes all sensitive information from the drive.
Once started, the drive will continue to sanitize regardless of resets and power cycles.
Sanitize block erase (SSD)Sanitize block erase (SSD)
Sanitize block erase sets the blocks on the drive to a vendor-specific value, removing all user data.
This method has the following benefits:
Removes all sensitive information from the drive.
Once started, the drive continues to sanitize regardless of resets and power cycles.
Sanitize crypto eraseSanitize crypto erase
Sanitize crypto erase also known as instant secure erase uses cryptographic technology to perform an instant secure erase of all user data.
This method has the following benefits:
Removes all sensitive information from the drive.
Completes within seconds.
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HP HPE MR Gen11 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	HPE MR Gen11
Category	Controller
Language	English