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DSfuchs
 Post subject: Stop sanitize on a 14TB new Seagate HDD
PostPosted: November 28th, 2024, 16:48 
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Since the new hard drive is being returned to the dealer due to a fault, I called the following on the hard drive for secure deletion:
hdparm --yes-i-know-what-i-am-doing --sanitize-overwrite hex:11111111 /dev/sdx

Yes, I didn't know what I have done! :iknow:
The operation will take 10 days. :tease:

If the hard drive is plugged back in after powering off, it will continue working on its own. What can I do other than wait? Hope it gets done before the return deadline.
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Zero Alpha
 Post subject: Re: Stop sanitize on a 14TB new Seagate HDD
PostPosted: November 28th, 2024, 21:28 
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Unless you have very expensive tools then yes you have to wait.

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