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23/08/2017

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The information provided below can tell you at a glance which VS Security Products degausser or destroyer has the features you are looking for. If you need help deciding, please contact us directly and we’ll be happy to talk through the options with you.

ProductDataGauss LG MAX DataGauss XL-LG DataGone LG PLUS SV91M
Degauss MethodPulse discharge, chamber degausserPulse discharge, chamber degausserPulse discharge degausserElectromagnetic coil discharge.
Media HandlingStandard PC, Laptop and Server 3.5″, 2.5″ & 1.8″ Hard Drives. Longitudinal & perpendicular recording. All Drive interfaces IDE, SATA and Fibre Channel. All Backup tapes including DLT,2,3,4,5,6 & SDLT, LTO1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8; 3480/3490/3490e, 3590, 9840 & T9940 & T10000 tape; Ultrium & Redwood SD-3 tape & cartridges; Mammoth 1 & 2, 8mm, AIT1 & 2,M2 tape; DDS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, DD-2 & DFT-1Standard and full height PC, Laptop and Server 3.5″, 2.5″ & 1.8″ Hard Drives. Longitudinal & perpendicular recording. All Drive interfaces IDE, SATA and Fibre Channel. All Backup tapes including DLT,2,3,4,5,6 & SDLT, LTO1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8; 3480/3490/3490e, 3590, 9840 & T9940 & T10000 tape; Ultrium & Redwood SD-3 tape & cartridges; Mammoth 1 & 2, 8mm, AIT1 & 2,M2 tape; DDS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, DD-2Standard PC, Laptop and Server 3.5″, 2.5″ & 1.8″ Hard Drives. Longitudinal & perpendicular recording. All Drive interfaces IDE, SATA and Fibre Channel. All Backup tapes including DLT,2,3,4,5,6 & SDLT, LTO1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8; 3480/3490/3490e, 3590, 9840 & T9940 & T10000 tape; Ultrium & Redwood SD-3 tape & cartridges; Mammoth 1 & 2, 8mm, AIT1 & 2,M2 tape; DDS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, DD-2 & DFT-1Hard Drives: 1.8”, 2½”, 3½” and 5 ¼” PC (up to 2 TB)DLT Tapes: Super DLT I, II & III, DLT IV-VSL, S-DLT, LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4; LTO5, 9840; 9940,Other media erased: ½” Computer Tape; Diskettes – single/boxed; DC 600, 2000; TK50, 70, 85, 3480/3490E/3590/3590E; 4mm; 8mm; Exabyte; Travan; DLT; DAT; ZIP Disk; Ultrium; HDCam
Media Chamber Capacity5.9″ x 1.2″ x 4.3″ (150mm x 30mm x 110mm)6.5” x 1.625” x 4.5” (165mm x 42mm x 114mm)Media Slot Dimensions: 1.1″ x 4.3″ (27.9mm x 109.2mm)Open flat surface.
Magnetic Force10,000 gauss (1 Tesla)9,000 gauss13,000 gauss (1.3 Tesla)7000 peak gauss
Cycle Time/Erase Time7 seconds typical45 seconds typical9 seconds typical20 sec / HDD, Non-Continous
Throughput240 hard drives/cartridges per hour typical70 hard drives/cartridges per hour typical300 hard drives/cartridges in the first hour20 hard drives/DLT tapes per hour typical 40 VHS cassettes per hour typical
Duty CycleContinuousContinuousContinuousNon continuous
Power Supply100-120 VAC, 208-240 VAC, 50/60Hz(Please specify Voltage and Frequency when ordering)230V AC 50Hz / 115V AC 60Hz (unit dependable )100-120 VAC, 208-240 VAC, 50/60Hz (Specify voltage and frequency when ordering)220 ~ 240v 50Hz / 110 ~ 115v 60Hz,9 amps typical (50Hz) / 12 amps typical (60Hz)
Current Rating100-120V 4 Amps 208-240V 2.5 Amps Typical50Hz 2.5 Amps, 60Hz 4 Amps Typical50Hz 5 Amps, 60Hz 9 Amps12 Amps,60Hz
ControlsOn/Off Power switch, Erase buttonOn/Off Power switch, Erase buttonOn/Off Power switch, Reset buttonOn/Off Power switch with Security Key
Dimensions (WxHxD)13.9″ x 9.2″ x 14.3″ (35cm x 23cm x 36cm)13.9″ x 9.2″ x 14.3″ (35cm x 23cm x 36cm)14.3″ x 19.1″ x 14.3″ (36cm x 48cm x 36cm)42.00cm x 15.00cm x 48.00cm
Unit Weight48lbs (22kgs)46lbs (21kgs)73lbs (33kgs)28.00kg
Packed18.5″ x 13.4″ x 18.5″ (47cm x 34cm x 47cm)18.5″ x 13.4″ x 18.5″ (47cm x 34cm x 47cm)19.5″ x 29.1″ x 19.5″ (50cm x 74cm x 50cm)53cm x 65cm x 27cm
Weight55lbs (25kg)50lbs (23kg)84lbs (38kg)66lbs (30kg)
Temperature41°F – 104°F (5°C – 40°C)41°F – 104°F (5°C – 40°C)41°F – 104°F (5°C – 40°C)
Humidity10%H – 40%H Without Condensation10%H – 40%H Without Condensation10%H – 40%H Without Condensation
OptionsTransportation case, Barcode Scanner, Label PrinterTransportation case, Barcode Scanner, Label PrinterTransportation case, Barcode Scanner, Label PrinterTransportation case
CertificationsCECECECE, NATO, CESG
Data Destruction Auditor ConnectivityBi Universal Serial Bus. 2.0 Full Speed (USB)Bi Universal Serial Bus. 2.0 Full Speed (USB)Bi Universal Serial Bus. 2.0 Full Speed (USB)
Data Destruction Auditor Operating SystemWin 10, 8, 7 and Vista 32-bit & 64-bit, Win XP (SP3 or higher) 32-bit onlyWin 10, 8, 7 and Vista 32-bit & 64-bit, Win XP (SP3 or higher) 32-bit onlyWin 10, 8, 7 and Vista 32-bit & 64-bit, Win XP (SP3 or higher) 32-bit only
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