NSA/CSS EPL-listed
Garner TS-1XTE
Erases hard drives and tapes in 15 seconds. Includes SCAN-1X logging for every cycle.
- Field
- 2.0 T (20 000 G)
- Capacity
- 150 × 3.5″ per hour
Machines · 5 models
Degaussers
A degausser erases hard drives and tapes with a strong magnetic field. Afterwards the data can no longer be read and the drive no longer works. Degaussing has no effect on SSDs and flash memory; for those you need destroyers and shredders.
Models
Garner TS-4XTE
Degausser with a field of at least 3 T and a peak above 4 T, for drives and tapes with high coercivity.
- Field
- min. 3 T · peak ≥ 4 T
- Capacity
- 80 × 3.5″ per hour
Garner HD-2XTE
Compact desktop degausser for the office or server room. Erases in 8 seconds at low power.
- Field
- 1.0 T (10 000 G)
- Capacity
- 240 × 3.5″ per hour
Garner HD-3XTLE
High volume. Erases in 3 seconds and starts automatically. Opening up to 43.2 mm high.
- Field
- 1.0 T (10 000 G)
- Capacity
- 450 × 3.5″ per hour
Garner DeMAG
Multi-pulse degausser that also demagnetises the drive’s magnets, for recycling after dismantling.
- Field
- 4.0 T peak, multi-pulse
- Capacity
- approx. 80 × 3.5″ per hour
Compare degaussers
| Model | Type | Magnetic field | Capacity / cycle | NSA/CSS EPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner TS-1XTE | Drawer, single pulse | 2.0 T (20 000 gauss) | up to 150 × 3.5″ per hour · 15 s | Listed |
| Garner TS-4XTE | Drawer, single pulse | min. 3 T (30 000 G) · peak ≥ 4 T (40 000 G) | up to 80 × 3.5″ per hour · approx. 30 s | — |
| Garner HD-2XTE | Drawer, compact desktop | 1.0 T (10 000 gauss) | up to 240 × 3.5″ per hour · 8 s | — |
| Garner HD-3XTLE | Slot with slide, automatic start | 1.0 T (10 000 gauss) | up to 450 × 3.5″ per hour · 3 s | — |
| Garner DeMAG | Multi-pulse, demagnetises magnets | 4.0 T (40 000 gauss) peak | approx. 80 × 3.5″ per hour · approx. 45 s | — |
Specifications checked against Garner brochures and garnerproducts.com on 6 October 2026. Where values differ, the brochure prevails. NSA/CSS EPL: edition October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About degaussing
Can a degaussed hard drive be reused?
No. Degaussing also erases the servo information a hard drive needs to operate. The drive is waste afterwards and can be physically destroyed or dismantled for recycling.
Does degaussing work on SSDs?
No. SSDs and flash memory do not store data magnetically. They need physical destruction, for example with a destroyer with SSD insert or a shredder.
Which degausser is on the NSA/CSS list?
Of the Garner degaussers, the TS-1XT Series is on the NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for magnetic degaussers (October 2026). The NSA requires hard drives erased with a listed degausser to be physically deformed afterwards, for example with the PD-5E.
How do I prove that a drive has been erased?
With IRONCLAD verification and a certificate of destruction for each batch. That records which media were destroyed, when and how.
Which degausser suits your media and volume?
A specialist will help you choose, including verification and record-keeping.