Zeroizing the System
To zeroize your device, follow the below procedure:
- For RE-S-1800X4, RE-MX2000-1800X4, and REMX2K-1800-32G,
from the CLI, enter
root@router> request system zeroize
warning: System will be rebooted and may not boot without configuration Erase all data, including configuration and log files? [yes,no] (no) yes re0:
For RE-S-X6-64G and REMX2K-X8-64G, from the CLI, enter
root@router> request vmhost zeroize no-forwarding
VMHost Zeroization : Erase all data, including configuration and log files ? [yes,no] (no) yes re0:
- To initiate the zeroization process, type yes at the prompt:
Erase all data, including configuration and log files? [yes, no] (no)
yesre0: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- warning: zeroizing re0 ... ...
The entire operation can take considerable time depending on the size of the media, but all critical security parameters (CSPs) are removed within a few seconds. The physical environment must remain secure until the zeroization process is complete.