DataGauss XL/XL-LG Hard Drive & Tape Degausser

DataGauss XL/XL-LG Hard Drive & Tape Degausser

The DataGauss XL Degausser is most powerful compact continuous DataGauss range so that storage devices up to 61⁄2” x 15⁄8” x 41⁄2” (165mm x 42mm x 114mm) can be securely erased. The DataGauss XL benefits from state-of-the-art pulse technology and a fast and powerful continuous operation, yet it is compact and simple to operate. Media that can be erased includes Hard Drives that use Perpendicular and Longitudinal recording techniques up to 5000 Oersted’s and all common backup tapes.

Operation

The DataGauss XL is a compact table top, chamber degausser, making operation safe, effective and simple for everyone. Operators simply slide the catch and the lid lifts up automatically. Place the media into the media compartment and close 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 and the media removed. The entire process takes just 45 seconds.

Throughout the whole erase cycle the onboard processor monitors the procedure ensuring that it is completed correctly. The operator is immediately alerted to any interruptions in the cycle by messages on the LCD control panel. This panel provides complete control and secure operation of the machine.

Erasure Log Software can be used with this degausser stand alone or connected to a PC or laptop via USB Cable. The software logs all the information related to the erasure and provides a printed report if you request it.The information logged includes details of the: processing company (including the operator and supervisor); media owner; degausser machine type; serial number, part number and size of the Hard Drive or Tape. Information is entered onto the software via keyboard or optional barcode scanner to speed up the data entry if required.

When the logging program has been opened on the PC and the DataGauss XL-LG is connected, the operator simply clicks on the "Find Machine" button for all the unit details to be automatically entered into the log including model, serial number and firmware version. The DataGauss XL-LG display will show it is in remote mode controlled by the PC.

Further data regarding operator, customer and media is then entered via keyboard (or optional barcode scanner) before the Hard Drive or Tape is placed into the degausser and the lid closed. The erasure is commenced by clicking the "Destroy" button on the screen which activates the charging of the powerful degaussing magnetic field.

A window opens on the screen showing the progress of the degaussing cycle. When the display shows the degauss cycle is complete the lid can be opened and the media removed. The entire process takes just 45 seconds. Throughout the whole erase cycle the on-board processor monitors the erase procedure ensuring that it is completed correctly. The operator is immediately alerted to any interruptions in the cycle by messages on the screen.

The lower portion of the screen now shows all the details of the erasure including Date, Time, Media Serial number, Capacitor Voltage, Magnetic Gauss Field and confirmation that the media was degaussed successfully.

If this data is highlighted and the print button pressed all the details on the screen along with all the data entered will be printed as a report. As new media is erased the details will be added to the Media Processed Log in the lower half of the screen. By highlighting erase records, the logs of one or more can be printed as required.

There is a Supervisor Section in the Software which is Password protected. This allows the Supervisor to decide which fields are required and which fields must be completed by the Operator. The log record is stored in the PC and can be archived at any time or exported as a .csv file.

Safe & Secure Operation

With safety in mind and to meet the latest ICNIRP Magnetic Exposure Guidelines, the DataGauss XL field discharge duration is less than a second and the magnetic field is designed to be concentrated inside the chamber.

Features

• Extra large degaussing chamber
• Pulse technology
• Compatible for wide range of Hard Disk and Backup Tape sizes
• Fast continuous duty single pass operation
• Complete erasure of hard drives and backup tapes
• Processor controlled for failsafe operation
• Very low noise, suitable for office environment

DataGauss XL LG

Large Chamber Hard Drive Degausser with Data Destruction Auditor The DataGauss XL was introduced to accommodate the erasure of both standard and full height Hard Disk Drives and Backup tapes. Storage devices up to 6½” x 1⅝” x 4½” (165mm x 42mm x 114mm) can be securely erased, quickly and effectively. The LG version comes fitted with the unique Data Destruction Auditor solution which enables the operator to document and verify their hard drive erasure and create tangible, audit ready reports that confirm complete and secure erasure.

The DataGauss XL LG is also self-calibrating, providing the user with assured erasure time after time. If you need fast, reliable and permanent erasure of medium quantities of standard and full height hard drives and tapes but with the added bonus of being able to produce evidence that the media has been completely erased, the DataGauss XL LG is for you.

DataGauss XL-LG Features

• Extra large degaussing chamber
• Includes Scanner/Printer/Degauss Detail Labels
• Compact and easy to use
• Single pass fast continuous duty operation
• Processor-controlled
• Erases Longitudinal & Perpendicular hard drives
• Very low noise, suitable for office environment

Log software printable reports show:

• Processing Company
• Degausser Model & Serial No
• Media owner
• Operator / Supervisor Name
• Media information

Key Government Mandates Supported by the DataGauss XL-LG

The DataGauss XL-LG ensures adherence to various global and national data protection laws, including:

1. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
   • The PCI DSS requires businesses handling credit card transactions to securely destroy sensitive payment information.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG effectively erases data from hard drives and backup tapes, ensuring that stored credit cardholder data is permanently removed.
     
     
2. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
   • The GDPR, enforced in the European Union, mandates businesses to securely erase personal data when it is no longer needed.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG ensures compliance by rendering storage media unusable, preventing unauthorized access to personal data.
     
     
3. PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
   • PIPEDA governs the handling of personal data by businesses in Canada.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG enables organizations to securely dispose of personal records, ensuring full compliance with Canadian data protection laws.
     
     
4. NIST Guidelines for Media Sanitization (NIST.SP.800-88-r1 & NIST SP 800-36)
   • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides strict guidelines for media sanitization and secure data destruction.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG meets NIST standards by ensuring hard drives and tapes are permanently degaussed, making data retrieval impossible.
     
     
5. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
   • This U.S. law requires financial institutions to protect customer financial data.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG helps organizations comply by securely erasing customer records stored on outdated media.
     
     
6. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
   • HIPAA mandates healthcare providers and insurers to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI).
   • The DataGauss XL-LG ensures full HIPAA compliance by securely erasing patient records and generating detailed audit trails and erasure certificates.
     
     
7. California SB-1386
   • This law requires businesses handling California residents' personal data to protect and securely destroy it when no longer needed.
   • With permanent erasure technology, the DataGauss XL-LG helps organizations comply with this strict data protection law.
     
     
8. IRS-1075 (Internal Revenue Service)
   • IRS-1075 regulates the security of federal tax information (FTI) handled by government agencies and contractors.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG supports IRS-1075 compliance by permanently erasing sensitive tax-related data.
     
     
9. CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services)
   • CJIS requires law enforcement agencies to protect and securelyvbdispose of criminal justice data.
   • The DataGauss XL-LG guarantees that sensitive police records, investigation reports, and criminal files are irreversibly erased.
     
     
10. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
    • The BSA mandates that financial institutions securely store and destroy records related to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
    • With high-security degaussing, the DataGauss XL-LG ensures compliance with BSA regulations by making stored financial data unrecoverable.