IBM DJSA-210 - Travelstar 10 GB Hard Drive - Security Erase Prepare (F3 H); Figure 95. Security Erase Prepare Command (F3 H)

13.21 Security Erase Prepare (F3h)
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Figure 95. Security Erase Prepare command (F3h)
The Security Erase Prepare command must be issued immediately before the Security Erase Unit
command to enable device erasing and unlocking.
The Security Erase Prepare Command must be issued immediately before the Format Unit Command.
This command is to prevent accidental erasure of the device.
This command does not request to transfer data.
Travelstar 32GH/30GT/20GN hard disk drive specifications
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