Best multiple HDD format software

Embed · 29 May 2012 at 13:15

Hey guys,

Which is the best boot cd that will allow me to just select something like 'erase all drives'?
I have a vast amount of server i need to wipe and dont want to do each drive one by one on each server.

Whats the best? I'v tried Dariks boot and nuke but a couple of servers have caused a kernel panic so need to find something else.

Any suggestions?

Cheers
Em

Ringiho · 29 May 2012 at 13:22

DBAN doesn't like a lot of RAID controllers. It is also wise to remove any arrays and wipe the disks as singles.

Embed · 29 May 2012 at 13:26

Can you suggest a piece of freeware that doesnt mind the controllers?
Cheers

LizardKing · 29 May 2012 at 17:22

Most linux distros will include the "shred" command (I use Gparted due to its size)

Not the most user-friendly but will wipe any hard drive the distro can see.

#Chri5# · 29 May 2012 at 21:32

Do you need to re-use the drives afterwards? I've got a huge pile of old HDs to destroy at work and I've been quoted £1 (or less) per drive for an IT recycling company to stick them through their shredder (with me watching).

droyden · 29 May 2012 at 22:23

I've used DBAN before with servers (Dell) but I had to change controller so that the raid wasnt enabled (ie, disk mode/jbod only) and it was fine. I ended up setting up 4-5 of the servers like that and pulling out drives and putting them into the jbod servers.