Describes how the router erases sensitive data, configurations, and keys from a route processor or line cards.
Storage media sanitization is a data erasing or data clearing mechanism that
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erases customer-sensitive data from Route Processors (RPs) or line cards
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prepares hardware for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) or off-site shipping, and
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allows hardware to remain in the slot without requiring immediate intervention from on-site personnel.
| Feature Name |
Release Information |
Feature Description |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Media Sanitization |
Release 7.3.4 | To comply with NIST SP 800-88 guidelines for Media Sanitization, it is important that your organization ensures that no easily reconstructible data is stored in the router and associated devices after it has left the control of your organization or is no longer protected by confidentiality categorization. With this feature, you can erase and overwrite any sensitive data, configuration, or keys present in the route processor or line card, ensuring media sanitization and preventing unauthorized data retrieval. |
When you identify an RP or line card for RMA, or you require to ship it outside your organization, a service personnel may not be available on-site to remove the card immediately. However, you can reset your RP or line card to erase customer-sensitive data and let the RP or line card remain in the slot. The RP or line card shuts down automatically after the factory reset is complete.