Redkey USB Professional
Redkey USB Professional
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One-time purchase. Reusable with unlimited use. No subscription. Lifetime software updates.
A factory reset or Windows reinstall may not fully erase the data on a computer, but Redkey Professional can securely erase one or more supported disks, including the operating system disk, before the computer is sold, donated, recycled or reused.
Use the same Redkey again and again on compatible computers. You can erase one disk or several connected disks in the same operation, with support for up to 16 disks per computer.
Professional includes everything in Home Edition and adds detailed PDF reports.
Reports show the disk, sanitization method and result.
Save reports to Redkey or another USB storage device.
Ideal for IT teams, refurbishers and businesses that need a record of erasure.
Start the computer from Redkey and follow the simple on-screen steps.
Back up anything you want to keep before you start.
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Technical details
Key features
Includes all Redkey USB Home features.
Start from Redkey and follow simple on-screen steps.
Works with most compatible PCs, laptops and Intel-based Macs.
Erases one or more selected disks, including the operating system disk.
One-time purchase.
Reusable with unlimited use.
No subscription or per-erasure fees.
Lifetime software updates.
Online activation and updates.
Professional features
Create and save detailed PDF data erasure reports.
Add customer, asset, operator or project details.
Add your organisation's logo to reports.
Save reports to Redkey or another USB storage device.
View detailed computer and hardware information.
View supported disk SMART data and usage figures.
Create and save custom overwrite routines.
Use extra disk controls, including supported HPA, TRIM and cache flushing.
Erase options
Wipe Wizard gives step-by-step guidance.
Advanced Mode gives experienced users more precise control over whole-disk erasure.
Remote Mode handles one networked computer at a time.
Each computer can have up to 16 connected disks.
AutoNuke can run an automatic erasure on supported disks.
Redkey erases whole disks, including the operating system disk.
Erase several disks connected to the same computer.
Standards and disks
Works with HDDs, SATA SSDs, NVMe SSDs and supported USB storage.
Supports Clear and Purge sanitization methods used in international guidance.
Uses hardware commands or software overwriting where supported.
Can check and clear supported hidden disk areas.
Includes hexadecimal and binary viewers for manual checks.
Records the selected sanitization method in the PDF report.
Available methods depend on the disk and computer.
Reports
Create, view and save detailed PDF data erasure reports.
Record the disk, sanitization method, date, time and result.
Add customer, asset, operator or project details.
Add your organisation's logo.
Each report has a unique ID and digital signature.
Reports record the process. They do not guarantee legal compliance.
Ease of use
Graphical and text-based interfaces.
Available in 10 languages.
Built-in help and detailed system information.
Light and dark display modes.
What's included?
1 x Redkey USB with USB-A and USB-C connectors.
Redkey USB Professional software entitlement.
Sealed security packaging.
Professional Edition activation code inside the packaging.
Activation guide.
Quick-start guide.
Compatibility
Most Intel or AMD PCs and laptops made since around 2000.
Most Intel Macs made from 2006 to 2020.
Not compatible with Apple silicon Macs or ARM-based computers.
At least 2 GB RAM, or 4 GB for Remote Mode.
Requires USB boot, a screen, keyboard and pointing device.
Some computers need a BIOS, UEFI or storage setting changed.
Redkey starts independently from the installed operating system.
It can erase supported computers that currently run Windows or Linux.
A Windows 7 or later computer and internet access are needed to activate and update Redkey.
The Redkey software download is about 2 GB.
Not sure? Check the FAQs or contact us before ordering.
Before you start
Erasure is permanent and usually removes the operating system.
Back up anything you need and check that the backup opens.
Check the selected disk carefully before you confirm.
Keep Redkey connected while it is running.
Use is subject to the Redkey End User Licence Agreement.
Some RAID systems and specialist servers are not supported.
Professional Edition can be upgraded to Ultimate through a separate software-upgrade purchase.
Includes a 2-year warranty and support for up to 10 years.
Our 90-day money-back guarantee applies to eligible unopened, unused and unactivated items.
Minor variations in product colour, finish and packaging may occur.
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