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Proton PDS-75 HDD Destroyer/Crusher
The PDS-75 Drive Destroyer is made to quickly and securely destroy hard drives. Specifically designed for emergency situations where electric power may not be available and quick destruction is a must, the PDS-75’s affordability and versatility makes it perfect for both the government and commercial market. With additional options available, it can be customized to any location and application. Using a degausser is the best way to ensure all data on hard drives and storage tapes is completely unrecoverable. The PDS-75 is a great accompaniment to a Proton degausser!
The PDS-75 is an NSA listed hard drive crusher that is designed to destroy hard drives in 8 seconds or less (dependent on operator). The manual PDS-75 is not only manually driven, but it is also simple to use. Just insert the hard drive into the safety slot. Then use the handle to crush the hard drive. During this process the hard drive is bent approximately 90 degrees, which breaks the platters and damages the heads, motor and circuit board. After the process has finished, the hard drive will be ejected into the front debris drawer. The PDS series exudes versatility with low maintenance and easy operation.
NOTE: To comply with recognized standards, including NSA/DoD regulations, a degausser must be used prior to destroying hard drives. In a typical national security operation, a destroyer is used in conjunction with a NSA approved degausser. Using a degausser is the only way to guarantee all data on hard drives and other magnetic media is completely unrecoverable. This is because it is possible to recover data from a mere piece of a hard drive that has not been degaussed. See Proton’s full line of degaussers to save on a degausser and destroyer bundle.
Features
- Compact and rugged design is portable and easily deployable.
- Less than 8 second cycle time provides fast, safe and reliable hard drive destruction.
- Specifically designed for emergency situations where power may not be available and quick destruction is required.
- Comes with a holder that allows the operator to stow laptop supports when not in use. The magnetic mounting enables mounting on the back, side, or front of the destroyer, whichever suites the operator.
- Provides a “green” energy saving solution for hard drive destruction.
- Hard drives are bent approximately 90 degrees which bends/ breaks the platters and damages the heads, motor and circuit board.
- Maintenance free and completely self-contained. There are no messy fluids or external components to deal with and no adjustments or calibration necessary.
- 18 months parts and labor warranty
Customization Options
- Rear Output Slide: Hard drives are typically removed from the front of the unit, but this option allows for the ejection of the hard drives out the back of the unit. This enables hard drives to be discharged into a disposal bin or container and requires less operator handling.
- Rackmountable Slide-out Shelf: For mounting in standard 19″ EIA racks. This option allows the user to conveniently stow the destroyer when not in use and pull it out when needed, saving all too valuable table-top space. This option includes the Mount Kit.
- Mount Kit: This option allows the user to mount the drive destroyer to various surfaces, including carts, truck floors, racks, etc.
- Deployment Case: A heavy duty Pelican® Case with wheels with custom insert made specifically for the destroyer.
Specs
| Weight | 49 lbs (22 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.25" (23.5 cm) D x 7.25" (18.4 cm) W x 16.5" (41.9 cm) H |
| Media Destroyed | Handles SSD (Not NSA evaluated for SSD) drives in 3.5 Form Factor and 2.5 Form Factor with the Laptop Holder |
| Cycle Time | 8 Seconds or Less (dependent on operator) |
| Options | Rear Output Option; Rackmountable Slide-out Shelf Option (for 19" EIA racks, 10" to 28" deep) (Includes Slides); Universal Screw Mounting Kit; Deployment Case with wheels |
| Destruction Method | Bends/breaks platter, damages heads, motor and circuit board |
| Maintenance | Occasional vacuuming of debris drawer and internal housing |
| Manual Operator Exertion |
Typical Commercial Drives (3.5”) – Typically 4 lbs. exertion Hardened (Heavy Shielded) (3.5") - Typically 12 |
| Warranty | 1 year with extended warranty available. Lifetime warranty on bender |
About Proton Data Security
Proton Data Security is a certified small business specializing in the design, manufacturing and sales of data security products for permanent erasure of hard drives, tapes and optical media. Our products have helped clients protect their sensitive data for over 25 years and comply with data security regulations.
Proton Engineering, Inc, our exclusive design company, has worked closely with the NSA in developing many products. Several of our products are on the NSA and DoD approved list and use patented technology which sets us apart from the competition.
Over the years we have established ourselves as a trusted source for data security products and have been awarded countless contracts from US DoD agencies. Our continued R&D keeps us at the forefront of the constantly changing data security industry and allows us to provide the latest technology and security solutions.
Warranty
WARRANTY: Warranty covers defects in parts and workmanship.
Deguassers: All Proton degaussers come with a one-year parts and labor warranty.
Destroyers: The PDS-75 and PDS-100 come with an 18-month parts and labor warranty, or 7,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Both the PDS-75 and PDS-100 include a lifetime warranty on the blade/bender.
Shredders: The PDS-88 SSD Shredder includes a one-year parts, 90-days labor warranty. The 104 and 105 Multimedia Shredders include two-year parts, 90-day labor warranty.
Extended Warranties are available for those units that list the option above. Prices may vary at time of purchase. If a warranty repair is required the customer is obligated to attempt repairs with the help of a factory trained technical assistant via email or phone. If repair in the field is deemed not possible by the technician then all warranty repairs are done at the factory or authorized repair facility. For warranty repairs within the first 90 days, Proton is responsible for all shipping charges both to and from the factory or authorized repair facility. Thereafter, under the 1-year factory warranty the customer is responsible for all shipping charges “to” the factory or authorized repair facility. Proton will be responsible for shipping cost to return the repaired unit to the customer’s site anywhere within the contiguous U.S. Under extended warranties or for customers outside of the U.S., the customer is responsible for all shipping charges both to and from the Proton factory or authorized service center. Before sending a unit for repair the customer must obtain an RMA number and must use the original or approved packaging to avoid voiding the warranty. Proton offers a repair and return service to support products not covered under standard or extended warranties. Quotes are given prior to repairs being completed.
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Some items may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Customer is responsible for return shipping and original shipping cost, even if the item was "free shipping". Any damages to products may void the return.
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