{"product_id":"proton-pds-100-nsa-hard-drive-crusher","title":"Proton PDS-100 NSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Hard Drive Crusher","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"spu-product-breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detection-inspection\"\u003eDetection \u0026amp; Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/data-destruction-equipment\"\u003eData Destruction \u0026amp; Media Sanitization\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHard Drive Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e › \u003cspan\u003eProton PDS-100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spu-product-shop-nav\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop data destruction by need:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-degaussers\"\u003eHard Drive Degaussers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-drive-destroyers\"\u003eHDD Destroyers \u0026amp; Crushers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ssd-media-shredders\"\u003eSSD \u0026amp; Media Shredders\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nsa-listed-data-destruction\"\u003eNSA\/CSS EPL-Listed Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/proton-data-security\"\u003eAll Proton Data Security\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product Matters Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganizations 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you may need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and military hard drive destruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified-media destruction workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData center media retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure enterprise IT asset disposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepted media: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs; optional SSD insert available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic cycle: approximately 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual cycle: 8 seconds or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestruction method: bends\/breaks platters and damages heads, motor and circuit board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 115 VAC 60 Hz; 220 VAC 60 Hz; 230 VAC 50 Hz options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 11.625 × 7.25 × 21 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 63 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Proton PDS-100 NSA\/CSS EPL-listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PDS-100 replace a degausser for classified magnetic hard drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. For classified magnetic HDDs, current NSA\/CSS guidance requires degaussing before deformation. The PDS-100 performs the physical-destruction step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of automatic operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic operation can improve consistency and reduce operator effort in routine drive-destruction workflows, while the manual backup provides an alternative if power is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the PDS-100 be used for SSD destruction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProton offers the compatible PDS-SSD insert to physically damage supported SSDs and flash media. Confirm your required destruction standard before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@securityprousa.com\"\u003einfo@securityprousa.com\u003c\/a\u003e for agency, volume and procurement pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470375682084,"sku":"PROPDS-100","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/4786\/5124\/files\/proton-pds100-original.jpg?v=1789419378","url":"https:\/\/www.securityprousa.com\/products\/proton-pds-100-nsa-hard-drive-crusher","provider":"Security Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}