OpenSUSE Install :: ATA Secure Erase Command Working Right Now?
Oct 18, 2010
I first tried to use UBCD HDDErase although it won't detect my seagate 1000 GB Sata HD (This worked for my other computer/HD). So I loaded up a OpenSUSE live cd rescue terminal to enter the command (of course after setting a password and making sure HD is not frozen):
time hdparm --user-master u --security-erase uber /dev/sda
The following line appears:
"Issuing SECURITY_ERASE Command, password="uber", user=user
That's all it says and there is no % completed or anything. (as it appears on the wiki)
https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase
Also I can still type but theres no command or console or anything it just is blank if I hit enter.Is my HD being wiped right now? or is it not working?
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