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Wiping Tapes 1

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bambock

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Hey all,

Does anyone have a method for wiping data off of backup tapes such as an 8mm data cartridge?

Thanks
 
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1. degausser

2. shredder

3. overwrite with something else


depends on if you want to reuse it or not.
 
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I would overwrite the tape like this.....

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/rmtx.x

That should clear your data and leave you with a reusable tape.


Jim Hirschauer
 
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