Zeroize the System
To zeroize your device, follow the below procedure:
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Login to the device as Security Administrator and from CLI, enter
security-administrator@host> request system zeroize 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) yes re0: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.