Re: IBM TS7720 Secure Data Erase

2017-08-26 Thread Toni Cecil
Hi Tom, I guess you need: FC 4017 Cluster Cleanup can be run. FC 4017 is required if the removed cluster is going to be reused. A Cluster Cleanup removes the previous data from cache and returns the cluster to a usable state, similar to a new TS7700 from manufacturing, keeping the existing

Re: IBM TS7720 Secure Data Erase

2017-08-11 Thread Rob Schramm
Is the internal encryption already on it? Rob Schramm On Fri, Aug 11, 2017, 2:52 PM Roach, Dennis wrote: > Check with your vendor or CE. Most vendors have the ability for the CE to > do a secure erase that meets most requirements. > I had to excess a virtual tape system

Re: IBM TS7720 Secure Data Erase

2017-08-11 Thread Roach, Dennis
Check with your vendor or CE. Most vendors have the ability for the CE to do a secure erase that meets most requirements. I had to excess a virtual tape system that did not support the erase. We wound up pulling the drives and send them to be shredded. Dennis Roach, CISSP AIG Identity &