Garner HD-3XTL IRONCLAD Hard Drive Degausser with Erasure Verification
The HD-3XTL IRONCLAD hard drive degausser is engineered for organizations requiring certified, auditable data destruction. This high-speed degausser completely erases all data in approximately 3 seconds while simultaneously verifying and documenting the erasure process. Using a powerful 10,000 gauss magnetic field, it permanently destroys data on high-coercivity magnetic hard drives and tape media up to 1.7 inches in height. The integrated IRONCLAD erasure verification system automatically captures media images and generates proof-of-erasure certificates for compliance, audit trails, and archival documentation—making it ideal for IT departments, data centers, and organizations managing sensitive information destruction.
Key Features
- 3-second data erasure cycle for high-speed hard drive and tape degaussing
- 10,000 gauss (1 tesla) magnetic field for complete data destruction
- Oversized media slot accommodates drives and tape up to 1.7 inches in height
- IRONCLAD erasure verification system with automatic image capture
- Generates proof-of-erasure and destruction certificates for compliance
- High-coercivity magnetic media support for modern storage devices
- Integrated documentation system for audit and archival purposes
- Certified data destruction without physical shredding
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Garner Products |
| Model |
HD-3XTL IRONCLAD |
| Magnetic Field Strength |
10,000 gauss (1 tesla) |
| Erasure Time |
Approximately 3 seconds per cycle |
| Media Compatibility |
Hard drives and magnetic tape up to 1.7 inches in height |
| Media Type Support |
High-coercivity magnetic media |
| Verification System |
IRONCLAD erasure verification with automatic image capture |
| Certification Output |
Proof-of-erasure and destruction certificates |
| Application |
Data destruction, compliance, secure media erasure |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hard drive degausser and how does it work?
A hard drive degausser uses a powerful magnetic field to permanently erase data from magnetic storage media. The HD-3XTL IRONCLAD generates a 10,000 gauss magnetic field that destroys the magnetic patterns storing data, rendering the drive unreadable in approximately 3 seconds. This method is faster and more secure than physical destruction for many applications.
Does the IRONCLAD system provide proof of data destruction?
Yes. The integrated IRONCLAD erasure verification system automatically captures an image of the media during the erasure process and generates a proof-of-erasure certificate. This documentation is essential for compliance audits, regulatory requirements, and archival records—providing verifiable evidence that data destruction occurred.
What types of media can the HD-3XTL IRONCLAD erase?
The degausser erases high-coercivity magnetic hard drives and magnetic tape media up to 1.7 inches in height. This includes modern enterprise drives, legacy tape cartridges, and standard magnetic storage devices used in data centers and IT environments.
Why choose magnetic degaussing over physical shredding?
Magnetic degaussing offers faster processing (3 seconds per cycle), no physical destruction debris, reusable media slots, and integrated certification. The IRONCLAD erasure verification provides auditable proof of destruction, making it ideal for organizations requiring documented compliance with data protection regulations.
