Data wiping and computer pickup in Rochester, MN.
Alphotek offers free pickup of retired servers and PCs in Rochester, MN.
Drive sanitization
Drives are sanitized following NIST SP 800-88. Working drives are purged with the drive's built-in sanitize/secure-erase commands and verified.
For the differences between methods, read when to wipe a drive and when to shred it.
Before requesting pickup
Identify which machines are ready to retire. Check with the person responsible for your records before authorizing sanitization, and confirm that any files you still need are available elsewhere. Keep the equipment list with your retirement records so you can reconcile it afterward.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to a drive that has failed?
Failed drives go to a certified shredding partner.
What does the certificate list?
The certificate lists drive serial numbers. Match those identifiers against your equipment records when closing out the retirement.
What should I include in a pickup request?
List the retired PCs and servers, your location, and any known drive failures. Mention any requirements your business has for the sanitization record; do not send passwords or the files stored on the drives.