Secure Storage Erase
Use the Secure Storage Erase option in the Embedded Web Server to protect deleted data from unauthorized
access on the product hard drive. The Secure Storage Erase option provides two secure erase types, both of
which meet the U.S. NIST Special Publication 800–88 guidelines for media sanitization.
1. In the Embedded Web Server, click the Security tab, click the Protect Stored Data option, and then click
the Erase Options button.
2. Select a storage erase option.
● Secure Fast Erase. Access to the file is removed, and the data is overwritten one time with a fixed
identical character pattern.
● Secure Sanitize Erase. This level is similar to Secure Fast Erase but data is overwritten three times.
This will impact performance.
3. Click the Erase button.
Data affected
Data affected (covered) by the Secure Storage Erase feature includes stored fax files, stored jobs, and HP and
third-party application data.
This feature will not impact data that is stored on flash-based product non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) that is used
to store default settings, page counts, and similar data. This feature does not affect data that is stored on a
system RAM disk (if one is used). This feature does not impact data that is stored on the flash-based system
boot RAM.
Secure File Erase
Changing the Secure File Erase mode does not overwrite previous data on the disk, nor does it immediately
perform a full-disk sanitization. Changing the Secure File Erase mode changes how the product cleans up
temporary data for jobs after the erase mode has been changed.
Secure Disk Erase
Secure Disk Erase permanently erases all the data on the hard drive. If you have an encrypted hard drive, this
function also unlocks the encrypted hard drive, thereby allowing the drive to be read by any device.
WARNING! Only use this option at product end-of-life. Since Secure Disk Erase permanently erases all data
(including the product operating system), the product will not boot up.
You can access the Secure Disk Erase feature from the product's Administrative Tools option on the Boot menu.
To access the Boot menu, press the Power button to turn off the product, press and hold the Escape key on the
keyboard, and then press the Power button to turn on the product while continuing to hold the Escape key until
the Boot menu displays.
HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disks
This product supports an encrypted hard disk that might be installed in the EIO slot, on the formatter board, or
in both locations. The only encrypted hard disk that is supported is the disk that comes bundled with the product.
Encrypted hard disks provide hardware-based encryption so you can securely store sensitive scan data without
impacting product performance. Encrypted hard disks use the latest Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and
have versatile time-saving features and robust functionality.
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