StarTech.com SATERASER4 4-Bay Standalone SATA SSD/HDD Eraser, 2.5″/3.5″, 9 Erase Modes, Up to 10TB Drives

StarTech.com SATERASER4 – erase four drives without a host PC

The StarTech.com SATERASER4 suits IT teams and organisations that need to sanitise drives before reuse or disposal. Its standalone, four-bay design erases up to four SATA drives at once, without connecting a host computer.

Key specifications at a glance

Run erase jobs independently

No host computer or erasure software is needed for standalone operation. This keeps the erase process separate from a networked PC and makes the unit useful for repeatable drive-clearance tasks.

The four bays let you process multiple drives in one job. It supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, with hot-swap support for convenient drive changes.

Choose an erase method for the task

Nine erase modes include Quick Erase, single- and multi-pass overwrites, and Custom Erase. Secure Erase and Enhanced Secure Erase support NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Purge compliance. The three-pass full-disk overwrite meets DoD 5220.22-M requirements.

An LCD and push-button controls help you select a mode and check task status. For audit records, connect a serial printer to the 9-pin port to print erase logs on demand.

Connect it to a computer when needed

Although erasing works without a host, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B connection can access the drive in port 1 from a computer. The interface supports data rates up to 5 Gbit/s.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your drives use a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA interface.
• Check that each drive is no larger than 10TB.
• Confirm a serial printer is available if you need printed erase logs.
• Check that your workspace can accommodate the 209mm-deep unit.

In the box

• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can it erase drives without a computer?

A: Yes. Its standalone erase operation does not require a host computer.

Q: How many drives can it erase at once?

A: It can erase up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs simultaneously.

Q: Which erase standards does it support?

A: Secure Erase and Enhanced Secure Erase support NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Purge compliance. Three-pass overwrite meets DoD 5220.22-M requirements.

Q: Can it produce erase logs?

A: Yes. Connect a serial printer to its 9-pin serial port for on-demand erase logs.

A practical choice for drive clearance

We recommend the StarTech.com SATERASER4 for IT teams and organisations that need to clear several SATA drives efficiently. Its standalone operation, nine erase modes and printer-ready logs make it well suited to controlled drive reuse and disposal workflows.