SEDs securely erase their internal encryption keys, effectively destroying all of the data present on the drive. For Non–SED drives, the erase operation consists of a series of write operations to a drive that overwrites every user-accessible sector of the drive with specified patterns. It can be repeated in multiple passes using different data patterns for enhanced security. The sanitization technique is more secure than a simple format operation and is commonly called a “clearing” operation, similar to the existing physical drive clear command.
The Mode Selection - Drive Erase dialog appears, as shown in the following figure.
When you select this option and click OK, the Drive Erase message box appears, as shown in the following figure.
Select this option and click of OK. The the following figure is displayed.
Select this option and click of OK. The the following figure is displayed.