

Advanced Data Erasure Appliances: Securely Wipe Drives and Arrays in Your Data Center
At Virtual I/O Solutions, our custom-built erasure appliances deliver top-tier security for handling failed drives, storage arrays, and LUNs. Designed for enterprise environments, these tools ensure NIST and DoD-compliant data overwriting, helping you avoid expensive retention fees and maintain compliance without hassle. Whether you're dealing with SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives, our solutions streamline the process with hot-pluggable connectivity and automated reporting.
Core Features of Our Erasure Appliances
Our Windows 11/Server-based systems run on Intel processors, supporting 4-112 direct connections (expandable for arrays). They prioritize speed, reliability, and user-friendliness:
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Intelligent Handshaking: Detects drive type (flash or spinning) for optimized erasure protocols.
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Hot-Swappable Operation: Add/remove drives mid-process without disrupting others.
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Direct Caddy Connectivity: Wipe drives without removing them from trays—simplifying setup.
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Certified Reporting: Generate tamper-evident logs in PDF, CSV, HTML, or XML formats.
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Bandwidth Optimization: Uses "WriteSame" commands to accelerate mass erasures, reducing bus saturation.
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Intuitive GUI: Customizable interface with right-click options for logs, restarts, and LED drive location.
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Power Failure Recovery: Logs preserve progress, ensuring no lost work on incomplete jobs.

Virtual I/O Erasure Appliances vs. Competitors: Why We Win
At Virtual I/O, our custom-built data erasure tools are engineered for data center-scale efficiency — focusing on hot-plug connectivity and SAN/LUN integration. We don't just wipe drives; we streamline enterprise workflows.
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Scale Without Sacrifice: Unlike Blancco or WipeDrive, we connect directly to enclosures — wiping entire drawers or 1,500+ drives in one go, no disassembly.
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Enterprise-Grade Flexibility: Full LUN/SAN wiping sets us apart; competitors require extra steps or host dependencies.
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Proven in the Trenches: ITAD firms and agencies trust us for "impossible" jobs (e.g., failed arrays). Xerase™ software is battle-tested in hyperscale environments.
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ROI Edge: Lower long-term costs via self-service (vs. Iron Mountain's recurring fees) and faster throughput (save days on big projects).
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Bottom Line: If you're managing petabyte-scale storage, our tools deliver compliance + speed competitors can't match. For a free demo or custom quote, call (678) 296-8304 or email gstickel@virtual-io.com.
NVMe-X
Ideal for proof-of-concept returns, end-of-life decommissioning, or data center moves. Supports U.2 natively and M.2 via adapters.
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Portable and Rugged: Shock-proof case for easy mobility between sites or floors.
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High-Volume Capability: Hot-plug for rapid wiping; expandable from 8 to 112 direct connectors.
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Integrated KVM: Everything you need in one half rack
ZeroTrace Lab
Built for large-scale data centers (250-400 lbs, wheeled half-rack design—low portability, high capacity).
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Failed Drive Focus: Erase SAS/SATA/NVMe without tray removal; v-block setup for quick mounting.
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Array Erasure: Roll it to the target array for on-the-spot wiping.
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Integrated Peripherals: Built-in keyboard, display, and mouse for standalone use.


WipeStorm
Lightweight (25 lbs) and highly portable—perfect for shipping in a custom case.
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Versatile Erasure: Same powerful software as larger models; optional fan-out kit for caddy-free wiping.
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Array Compatibility: Direct-attach to disk drawers with supplied cables (requires external KVM).
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Handles full arrays efficiently, small volume direct connect for individual drives
