Western Digital EcoDesign Disclosures Ultrastar Edge User manual

EcoDesign
Disclosures
Ultrastar® Edge
Regulatory Model: A2U24-S
D018-000111-000
Version 02
September 2023

EcoDesign Disclosures Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Revision History................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices....................................................................................................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures............................................................................. 1
EcoDesign Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Ultrastar Edge EcoDesign Specifications................................................................................................................................. 2
Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase...........................................................................................................................................3
Ultrastar Edge Disassembly................................................................................................................................................................ 6
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EcoDesign Disclosures Revision History
Revision History
Date Revision Comment
October 2021 01 Initial Release
September
2023 02
•Updated copyright and notices.
•Visual asset and diagram updates.
•Updated document to new branding.
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EcoDesign Disclosures Notices
Notices
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EU EcoDesign
Disclosures
This document provides information and instructions related to the Ultrastar® Edge's disclosures
for the EU's ecodesign requirements.
In This Chapter:
- EcoDesign Overview....................................................................................................... 2
- Ultrastar Edge EcoDesign Specifications...............................................................2
- Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase....................................................................... 3
- Ultrastar Edge Disassembly........................................................................................ 6

EcoDesign Disclosures 1. EU EcoDesign Disclosures
1.1 EcoDesign Overview
1.1 EcoDesign Overview
This document provides information about the Ultrastar Edge related to its manufacturing and operation,
and instructions for secure data deletion and disassembly.
1.2 Ultrastar Edge EcoDesign Specifications
Product Type Online Data Storage Product
Manufacturer's Name Western Digital
Manufacturer's Registered Trade Name Western Digital®
Manufacturer's Registered Trade Address
5601 Great Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95119
USA
Product Model Number A2U24-S
Starting Year of Manufacture 20201
PSU efficiency at 20%, 50%, and 100%
of rated output power
20% load = 93.38%
50% load = 94.3%
100% load = 92.01%
Power Factor at 50% Rated Load Level Minimum Power Factor = .99
Declared Operating Condition Class A2
Neodymium Content in HDDs N/A (no HDDs)
Cobalt Content in Batteries Less than 5g
1. This value is the original date of product manufacture. For the specific manufacture date of your platform, check the
agency label attached to the platform. There will be an 8-digit date code; the last 4 digits will refer to the year. The format
will be MMDDYYYY.
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1.3 Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase
1.3 Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase
This section provides conceptual information and instructions for using the Instant Secure Erase (ISE) or
Secure Erase (SE) features included with Western Digital drives.
Data Erasure Options
Western Digital provides several options for securely erasing data from its drives. The appropriate method
depends upon many factors, including the following:
•Erase Configuration (ISE or SE)
•Drive Type (SSD)
•Interface Type (SAS, SATA)
•Encryption (none, TCG, or FIPS)
For more information on the sanitize command for specific drive models, please see the drive model's
specification, contact Western Digital technical support, or download the following whitepaper for details:
https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/western-digital/
collateral/tech-brief/tech-brief-instant-secure-erase....
ISE / SE Overview
Instant Secure Erase (ISE) is Western Digital’s implementation of the industry standard T10 (SAS)/T13
(SATA) sanitize command, allowing users to instantly erase both user-accessible data and hidden user
data from Western Digital drives.
The sanitize command supports three options:
1. Crypto Scramble (SATA) / Crypto Erase (SAS): deletes the encryption key of a self-encrypting drive.
2. Block Erase (SSDs): electrically erases each storage element by modifying their voltage levels.
Secure Erase (SE) is a subset of ISE, where the Crypto Scramble / Erase option has been disabled, allowing
only the Overwrite or Block Erase options.
Requirements
To perform secure deletion, the following versions are the minimal recommended/supported utilities for
each drive interface required on the host. For other versions, please verify the arguments/parameters in the
appropriate man pages.
•SAS: sg_sanitize version 1.00 20151219 (included in sg3_utils 1.422)
•SATA: hdparm version 9.58
Erase Methods
The following methods cover all erasure options and storage technologies for Western Digital drives.
For more information on the sanitize command for specific drive models, please see the drive model's
specification.
Note: If a RAID adapter or software is in use, remove the drives from a RAID set before erasure.
2. For details on how to use the sg3_utils v1.42 utility, visit http://sg.danny.cz/.
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1.3 Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase
Note: If a drive is encrypted (TCG or FIPS), unlock the drive before executing any sanitize
commands.
Note: In the following commands, replace the generic reference of <dev> with the specific
device reference appropriate for your operating system (i.e. sgX for Linux®, SCSIX:X,X,X for
Windows).
SAS
Note: In the following sg_sanitize commands, the --quick option starts the deletion
immediately. If the --quick option is not specified, the drive's inquiry response strings are
printed in case the wrong device has been specified, and the user is given 15 seconds to
reconsider whether they wish to erase all the data on the drive.
•ISE - Crypto Erase - HDD/SSD:
# sg_sanitize --crypto --quick <dev>
•SE - Overwrite - HDD:
# sg_sanitize --overwrite --quick --zero <dev>
•Block Erase - SSD:
# sg_sanitize --block --quick <dev>
SATA
•ISE - Crypto Erase - HDD/SSD:
# hdparm --yes-i-know-what-i-am-doing --sanitize-crypto-scramble <dev>
•SE - Overwrite - HDD:
# hdparm --yes-i-know-what-i-am-doing --sanitize-overwrite hex:11111111 <dev>
•Block Erase SSD:
# hdparm --yes-i-know-what-i-am-doing --sanitize-block-erase <dev>
NVMe
•# nvme format –s <option> /dev/<nvme_namespace>
Note: The -s option triggers Secure Erase mode.
Value Definition
0 No secure erase operation requested
1 User Data Erase: All user data shall be erased, contents of the
user data after the erase is indeterminate (e.g., the user data
may be zero filled, one filled, etc). The controller may
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1.3 Instant Secure Erase / Secure Erase
perform a cryptographic erase when a User Data Erase is
requested if all user data is encrypted.
2 Cryptographic Erase: All user data shall be erased
cryptographically. This is accomplished by deleting the
encryption key.
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1.4 Ultrastar Edge Disassembly
1.4 Ultrastar Edge Disassembly
This task provides instructions for disassembling the Ultrastar Edge to meet the EU's ecodesign
requirements. This procedure assumes the system is installed in a Ruggedized Transit Case and connected
to a network at the time of disassembly. If the Ultrastar Edge is not installed in a Ruggedized Transit Case
at the time of disassembly, make sure the system is disconnected from the network and proceed to Step 6:
Opening the system. (page 16).
Replacement Requirements
Personnel Required 1
Time Required 1.5 hours
Tool / Part # Needed Required vs.
Recommended
#2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Required
4mm Ball End Hex Screwdriver 1 Required
Wire cutters 1 Required
T7 Torx Screwdriver 1 Required
T8 Torx Screwdriver 1 Required
T10 Torx Screwdriver 1 Required
T20 Torx Screwdriver 1 Required
T30Torx Screwdriver 1 Required
7/32 hex socket wrench 1 Required
Needle-nose pliers 1 Recommended
Step 1 :Remove the end-caps from the Ruggedized Transit Case.
a. Unlatch the end-caps by locating the wing-turn latches on both sides and turning them
counter clockwise as shown to unlatch each end-cap.
Note: If the system is connected to a network, the Ruggedized Transit Case
end-caps will not be installed.
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