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Can the boot media device and BMC be secure erased on StorageGRID Appliance

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Applies to

  • NetApp StorageGRID appliances
  • NetApp E-Series

Answer

No, there is currently no supported method to securely erase or sanitize boot media (SATADOM/NVSRAM) or BMC on NetApp StorageGRID or E-Series appliances.

Additional Information

  • If the appliance is being decommissioned permanently, the only supported method is to physically remove and destroy the boot media (SATADOM/NVSRAM) and BMC modules to ensure all sensitive data is unrecoverable.
  • For data drives, use the documented secure erase procedures:
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