Proton PDS-100 NSA/CSS EPL-Listed Hard Drive Crusher
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The Proton PDS-100 is an automatic hard drive destruction system for government, military, data center and enterprise security operations. It physically bends and breaks hard drive platters and damages internal drive components, while retaining a manual backup mode if power is unavailable.
Why This Product Matters Today
Organizations need repeatable destruction workflows that can handle retired drives quickly while preserving chain of custody. An automatic deformer reduces operator effort and supports more consistent on-site physical destruction than improvised methods.
Why you may need it: Choose the PDS-100 when you need an NSA/CSS EPL-listed hard-drive deformer with automatic operation and a manual backup mode for secure government or data-center destruction programs.
Key Applications
- Government and military hard drive destruction
- Classified-media destruction workflows
- Data center media retirement
- Secure enterprise IT asset disposition
Specifications
- Accepted media: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs; optional SSD insert available
- Automatic cycle: approximately 20 seconds
- Manual cycle: 8 seconds or less
- Destruction method: bends/breaks platters and damages heads, motor and circuit board
- Power: 115 VAC 60 Hz; 220 VAC 60 Hz; 230 VAC 50 Hz options
- Dimensions: 11.625 × 7.25 × 21 in.
- Weight: 63 lb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Proton PDS-100 NSA/CSS EPL-listed?
Yes. The PDS-100 is listed on the current NSA/CSS hard-drive destruction/deformer EPL. Government buyers should verify the latest EPL at the time of procurement.
Does the PDS-100 replace a degausser for classified magnetic hard drives?
No. For classified magnetic HDDs, current NSA/CSS guidance requires degaussing before deformation. The PDS-100 performs the physical-destruction step.
What is the advantage of automatic operation?
Automatic operation can improve consistency and reduce operator effort in routine drive-destruction workflows, while the manual backup provides an alternative if power is unavailable.
Can the PDS-100 be used for SSD destruction?
Proton offers the compatible PDS-SSD insert to physically damage supported SSDs and flash media. Confirm your required destruction standard before use.
Government buyers: Contact info@securityprousa.com for agency, volume and procurement pricing.