4-Bay Standalone Hard Drive Eraser
for 2.5”/3.5” SATA Drives
SATERASER4
*actual product may vary from photos
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For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/SATERASER4.
Manual Revision: 11/02/2018
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Instruction manual
Table of Contents
Product diagram ....................................................................................1
Package contents ...................................................................................2
Requirements .........................................................................................2
USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ...................................................................3
Available erase modes ..........................................................................3
About the LED indicators ......................................................................4
Erase drives .............................................................................................4
Print a receipt..........................................................................................5
Connect the eraser to your computer .................................................6
Technical support ...................................................................................7
Warranty information ............................................................................7
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Product diagram
Top view
Front view
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2
3
1
Port LED indicators
2
GO button
3
Drive port
4
LCD display
9
10
9
SATA data connector
10
SATA power connector
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5
6
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8
*actual product may vary from photos
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UP button
6
DOWN button
7
OK button
8
ESC button
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Back view
1
1
Power button
2
Power jack
2
3
3
USB 3.0 port
4
RS232 port
4
Package contents
• 1 x hard drive eraser
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
• 4 x drive pads
• 4 x drive cables
• 1 x USB 3.0 cable
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• Up to four 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs
• Default Password = 123456
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com/SATERASER4.
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USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard oers speeds up to
5 Gbps.
Available erase modes
SATERASER4 features nine erase modes.
Erase option Description of the process
Quick Erase The partition table is quickly erased.
1-Pass Erase A full disk overwrite (all zeroes) is completed.
3-Pass (DoD 5220.22-M) A multi-pass overwrite based on DoD 5220.22-M
3-Pass (CSEC ITSG-06) A multi-pass overwrite based on CSEC ITSG-06
3-Pass (HMG Enhanced IS 5) A multi-pass overwrite based on HMG Enhanced IS5
7-Pass (VSITR) A multi-pass overwrite based on VSITR specications
Custom Erase The user species the number of passes and the
Secure Erase The SATA drive’s internal Secure Erase command
Enhanced Secure Erase The SATA drive’s internal Enhanced Secure Erase
specications is performed.
specications is completed.
specications is completed.
is completed.
pattern used.
is executed.
command is executed.
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About the LED indicators
SATERASER4 features three LEDs for each of the four drive ports on the hard drive
eraser. See the tables below for more information about what the LED behaviors
signify.
Red error LED
LED behavior Signies
Red LED is illuminated An error is occurring.
Green activity LED
LED behavior Signies
Green LED is slowly blinking The erase request is being processed.
Green LED is rapidly blinking The drive is being erased.
Yellow power and link LED
LED behavior Signies
Yellow LED is illuminated The drive is receiving power.
For more information about the error that is
occurring, see the LCD display on the
hard drive eraser.
Erase drives
Warning! You should handle drives carefully, especially when you’re transporting
them. If you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result. Make sure
that you’re properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap. If an anti-static strap isn’t
available, touch a large, grounded metal surface for several seconds to discharge any
built-up static electricity.
1. Plug one end of the universal power adapter into the Power jack on the back of the
eraser and the other end into a power source.
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2. Connect one of the drive cables to the drive that you want to erase and to one of
the four Drive ports on the hard drive eraser.
Warning! Do not force the connection between the drive cable and the drive. If you
encounter resistance when you connect the drive cable to a drive, connect the drive
directly to the drive eraser.
3. If necessary, repeat step 2 to attach additional drives.
4. Use the Power button on the back of the hard drive eraser to turn it on.
5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on the hard drive eraser to navigate the erase modes
menu.
6. Select a mode and press the OK button.
Warning! After you press the OK button, don’t remove the drive from the eraser until
the erase process is complete. Removing the drive before the process is complete may
result in damage to the drive. The green activity LED blinks rapidly while the erase
mode is in progress.
7. When the drive is erased, the LCD display will indicate that the process is complete.
If a serial printer is connected to the eraser, a receipt will be printed.
8. To remove a drive, disconnect the drive cable from the drive and the hard drive
eraser.
Print a receipt
You can use the SATERASER4 with a serial printer to print an erase record with details
of the process, including the date and time that the drive was erased, the erase mode
used, and more.
Note: The RS232 serial-based printer port uses 9600 baud. To print a receipt using the
RS232 serial port, you need to use a printer that supports the ESC/P printer control
language.
1. Connect a serial printer to the RS232 port on the hard drive eraser.
2. Congure the connected serial printer to work on 9600 baud. Consult the
documentation that came with the serial printer for more information about how to
congure it.
When a process is complete, a receipt automatically prints on the connected serial
printer.
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Connect the eraser to your computer
Note: Only the drive connected to PORT 1 on the hard driver eraser can be connected
to your computer.
1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the USB port on your computer and the USB 3.0 port
on the back of the hard drive eraser.
2. Connect one of the drive cables to a drive and to PORT 1 on the hard drive eraser.
3. Use the Power button on the back of the hard driver eraser to turn the device on.
4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on the hard drive eraser to navigate the erase modes
menu.
5. Select HDD Link To PC and press the OK button.
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Technical support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship
for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,
the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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