Data Devices International Adding DataGauss HDD ($3,845)

Data Devices International, Inc. announces the DataGauss HDD and magnetic tape degausser.

The DataGauss is a compact, automatic, and continuous duty degausser which automatically ejects the HDD when completely and securely degaussed. It uses pulse discharge technology to achieve a complete and secure erasure. Media that can be erased includes both HDDs that use perpendicular and longitudinal recording techniques up to 5000 Oersted’s and all common backup magnetic media.

It is a table top, chamber degausser, which focuses on designing safe operation. It assures automatic processing. Operators slide the safety catch and the lid lifts up automatically. This machine operates with a continuous 24/7 duty cycle and a 45s completion cycle. It will degauss up to 70 drives per hour.

"This brand new degausser is extremely easy to use," said David Partridge, president of Data Devices International. "Throughout the whole erase cycle the onboard processor monitors the erase procedure, ensuring that the ‘fail-safe’ operation is completed securely and efficiently. The operator is immediately alerted to any interruptions in the cycle by messages on the LCD control panel."

The machine is quiet and for office operation. The operator places the disk drive into the degaussing compartment and securely closes the lid. The erase cycle is started by pressing the ‘erase’ button on the control panel which activates the charging of the powerful degaussing magnetic field. When the display says the degauss cycle is complete, the lid can be opened. The drive ‘pops up’ from the machine to make discard simple. The entire process takes just 45s.

Throughout the entire erase cycle, the onboard processor monitors the erase procedure ensuring that it is secure and efficient. The operator is alerted to any interruptions in the cycle by messages on the LCD control panel. This panel provides control and secure operation of the machine. It meets compliance standards for all government mandates requiring elimination of sensitive information stored on magnetic media.