wipe_ssd.sh

wipe_ssd.sh

#!/bin/bash

clear
printf "CK SSD eraser\n"

read -p "This will erase all data on this SSD. Hit enter to continue or CTRL-C to quit." enterKey

printf "\nPutting machine to sleep. Press the power button to resume..."
sleep 2
sudo pm-suspend

printf "Checking to see if SSD is unfrozen. If frozen, wipe will fail.\n"
sudo hdparm -I /dev/sda | grep frozen

printf "Setting wipe password...\n"
sudo hdparm --user-master u --security-set-pass Eins /dev/sda

read -p "Last chance to quit. Hit enter to wipe SSD!" enterKey
sudo hdparm --user-master u --security-erase-enhanced Eins /dev/sda

printf "\nSSD Wiped"