Not a direct answer, but a related subject... If your environment is subject to DoD restrictions related to data classification, then you may wish to ensure you have the warranty uplift for non-returnable disks. NetApp cannot accept returned disks under warranty that have been degaused or otherwise modified to purge data to satisfy classification requirements, as this will nullify their warranty with the OEM manufacturer (it is well known that NetApp is a software company and their disks are - or at least were - all Seagate or IBM). You will be charged for replacement disks, if you do not purchase this uplift.

Hope this is useful, even if it does not directly address your question.

Joe

Joe Luchtenberg Dataline, Inc. 757-858-0600 joe.luchtenberg@data-line.com

-----Original Message----- From: pkeim(contr-ird) [mailto:pkeim@snap.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 8:23 AM To: toasters@mathworks.com Subject: Purging classified files from F840

I need some assistance in tracking down a specific question concerning our new F840 with release 6.1.1R2. When it's introduced into our production environment next month, it will operate in an unclassified (but sensitive) environment. If a user inadvertently saved a document classified "secret" to the filer, what is the DoD-approved method to completely wipe the file from the volume?

Thanks in advance for the help!