XErase

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What XErase is

XErase automates secure erasure for drives, enclosures, and full storage arrays. It runs through PXE network boot, USB boot, stand-alone erasure stations, or native installation on Windows 10 or Windows Server. The stand-alone setup lists more than 35 erasure and validation options, lets users create methods during use, and supports SSDs and removable media. Methods can be configured for NIST and DoD-based erasure, with NIST verification support. XErase produces tamper-proof reports in PDF, XML, CSV, and TXT formats. In PXE and USB deployments, one server can control hundreds of systems remotely; PXE workflows can collect system and physical-condition information, run burn-in tests, inject drivers, and automate re-imaging and application installation. Per-device logs stay on the erasure station or PXE server, and the product does not provide a database that stores customer data. Pricing is on request, and a free trial is available by request. An active license is required for full menu controls; without one, the software runs in demo mode.

Who it suits

XErase suits data centers, engineering labs, and manufacturing floors that need to erase and report on drives or larger storage setups. It is aimed at teams using Windows 10 or Windows Server and needing PXE, USB, or stand-alone deployment.

What it does well

More than 35 stand-alone erasure and validation options
Tamper-proof reports in PDF, XML, CSV, and TXT
One server can control hundreds of systems remotely
Supports SSDs and removable media

What to know first

Pricing is available on request
An active license is needed for full controls
SQL or MySQL integration requires premium subscription or PXE licenses
Windows 10 or Windows Server is required

Limits

Without an active license, XErase runs in demo mode with menu controls and icons inactive. The annual subscription requires a base license, and some features require additional licensing; SQL or MySQL integration requires a premium subscription or PXE boot licenses.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
XErase annual subscription	Yearly subscription; price not stated · Base license required; some features require additional licensing	On request

As enterprisedataerasure.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the XErase website and submit the free-trial request form.
Choose a trial option: loose-drive erasure, network switches and routers, or erasure validation.
Select an installation route: native installation, USB boot, PXE network boot, or a stand-alone erasure station.
Install and run XErase on Windows 10 or Windows Server.
Obtain an active license to enable the menu controls.

Verdict

XErase covers both individual media erasure and larger PXE or USB workflows, with verification options and tamper-proof reporting. Buyers should account for licensing requirements and request pricing from the maker.

Questions

How much does XErase cost?

Pricing is on request. The listed annual subscription is billed yearly, requires a base license, and some features may need additional licensing.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The maker offers a free-trial request form with options for loose-drive erasure, network switches and routers, and erasure validation.

Which operating systems does XErase require?

The manual specifies Windows 10 or Windows Server, an x64 Intel or AMD processor, and 8 GB of memory.

What deployment options does XErase support?

It supports native installation, USB boot, PXE network boot and stand-alone erasure stations.

Does XErase integrate with ERP databases?

The quick-start guide lists Makor, Razor and CycleLution connections. Additional licensing may be required; SQL or MySQL integration requires a premium subscription or PXE boot licenses.

Where are device logs stored?

Per-device logs are stored locally on the erasure station or PXE server. XErase does not provide a database that stores customer data.

Facts from XErase's own pages

Automation: PXE deployment can capture system and physical condition information, run burn-in tests, inject drivers and automate re-imaging and application installation. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Bulk erasure: The maker says PXE deployment can remotely control hundreds of systems from one server. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Database integration: XErase can upload asset and erasure or testing information to standalone databases or databases included with ERP systems; additional licensing may be required. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Deployment: It supports PXE network boot, USB boot and stand-alone erasure stations; the product page also describes native installation. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Erasure methods: The stand-alone deployment lists over 35 erasure and validation options, and says users can create erasure methods on the fly. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Free trial: The maker offers a free trial request form for XErase loose drive erasure, network switches and routers, and erasure validation. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States · enterprisedataerasure.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The quick-start guide lists ERP database connections including Makor, Razor and CycleLution, and notes that additional licensing may be required. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes its solutions for data centers, engineering labs, and manufacturing floors. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
License: The maker describes stand-alone deployment as an annual subscription; the quick-start guide also describes a yearly dongle license and says inactive demo controls are not enabled. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
License limitation: Without an active license, XErase runs in demo mode with menu controls and icons inactive. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Maker history: The maker says its solutions have over 20 years of experience in the storage industry and serve data centers, engineering labs and manufacturing floors. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Platform requirement: The quick-start guide specifies Windows 10 or Windows Server as the operating system for installing and running XErase. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Platform requirements: The manual lists Windows 10 or Windows Server, an x64 Intel or AMD processor, and 8 GB of memory as requirements. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: XErase automates secure data erasure for individual drives, enclosures and entire storage arrays. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Reporting: XErase offers tamper-proof reports and reporting formats including PDF, XML, CSV and TXT. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Scale: The maker says one server can remotely control hundreds of systems in PXE and USB deployments. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Security and data handling: A Dell Software Accreditation assessment report states that XErase stores per-device logs locally on the erasure station or PXE server and does not provide a database that stores customer data. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
SQL integration limit: The maker’s knowledge base says SQL or MySQL integration requires a premium subscription or PXE boot licenses. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Standards: The maker lists NIST verification support and says XErase can be configured for NIST and DoD-based erasure methods. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Support: Customers can submit support requests for XErase and upload debug logs, device logs and diagnostic ZIP files. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Trial: The maker offers a free-trial request form with XErase options for loose-drive erasure, network switches and routers, and erasure validation. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026
Verification: The product page lists NIST Verification Support and SSD erasure support among standalone deployment features. · enterprisedataerasure.com, 9 Oct 2026