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computing:storage:ssd_secure_erase

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Perform a Secure Erase of an SSD

https://techgage.com/article/securely-erasing-your-ssd-with-linux-a-how-to/

Do not zero-fill an SSD. Do not erase an SSD like you would a hard drive.

hdparm

You can use SystemRescueCD or other bootable gparted live system.

hdparm --security-erase NULL /dev/xxx

More info:

hdparm -I /dev/sdX                         #Displays all information about a drive.
hdparm -I /dev/sdX | grep Model            #Displays the drive brand and model.
hdparm -I /dev/sdX | grep frozen           #Displays whether or not the drive is frozen (“not” is required).
hdparm --security-erase PASSWORD /dev/sdX  #Simple command to secure erase a drive with no hassle.
computing/storage/ssd_secure_erase.1588205217.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/04/29 18:06 by gcooper