Proteus Forensic Data Erasure and Drive Recovery Platform
Stop scrapping drives that aren’t dead
Most recovery operations treat storage devices like a pass/fail test. One bad block? Failed. Firmware error? Failed. A single unreadable sector can send a perfectly recoverable drive to the scrap bin.
Proteus stops that waste. Born from IBM’s Zyrotech testing platform, Proteus doesn’t ask whether a drive passes or fails – it asks what can still be recovered. Every day, it salvages thousands of drives that other systems would destroy.
Why basic data wipe tools fall short
Traditional recovery systems treat storage like a binary test. One bad sector, one firmware error, one unreadable block, and the entire drive gets scrapped.
Even in data centers, most operations use basic software wipes and simple pass/fail testing. The result? Recoverable drives are destroyed. Usable capacity is lost. Companies spend more replacing storage than recovering it.
Proteus changes that. Instead of defaulting to failure, it interrogates every drive for what can still work:
- Recoverable drives are resized and recertified.
- Damaged drives are salvaged for usable capacity.
- Fully functional drives are redeployed.
- Data is securely erased every time.
Proteus ensures every drive is either recovered, reused, or safely destroyed, with nothing wasted in between.
DoD 5220.22-M data destruction and compliance
DoD 5220.22-M standard erasure
Every drive wiped to forensic standards with serialized audit logs proving secure data destruction.
OEM-grade diagnostic protocols
Firmware interrogation and SMART data analysis using manufacturer-level testing standards.
Automated routing and tracking
Results logged automatically with full traceability from erasure through redeployment or disposal.
Chain of custody maintenance
Asset verification and secure transport protocols ensure unbroken custody throughout recovery process.
OEM-grade drive testing technology
Proteus traces its engineering lineage to IBM’s Zyrotech division, the platform historically used to validate drives in manufacturing. But Proteus wasn’t designed for factories. It was rebuilt for recovery:
- OEM-grade diagnostics, adapted for failed or damaged drives
- Focused on what’s recoverable, not just what’s working
- Trusted by OEMs whose own factory tools can’t handle post-use recovery
This OEM foundation lets Proteus test deeper and recover more than standard industry tools.
Secure data erasure and drive testing process
- Secure Data ErasureDrives are wiped to forensic standards. Not simple software wipes – hardware-level erasure that meets DoD 5220.22-M protocols, with a serialized audit trail proving it.
- OEM-Level DiagnosticsNext, Proteus interrogates firmware, SMART data, and drive-level health using OEM-grade testing protocols. It doesn’t just check for a ‘yes/no’ answer. It asks: what’s still working?
- Capacity Recovery Proteus identifies usable capacity. A drive with damaged sectors? Proteus remaps the drive and recertifies it as a functioning device with usable capacity. Instead of scrapping it, the drive returns to market – secure, tested, and traceable.
- Automated Routing Results are logged automatically. If the drive is functional, it’s routed for resale or redeployment. If not, it’s marked for part harvesting or certified disposal.
Up to 50%
Capacity recovery from damaged drives
Of drives processed daily
Years of deployment experience
OEM-grade
Testing standards
DoD 5220.22-M
Compliance reporting
Common Deployment Questions
What if a drive is partially damaged?
Proteus remaps and recovers usable capacity. Partial damage doesn’t mean total loss.
Does Proteus handle SSDs?
Yes. Both SSDs and HDDs are processed using specialized workflows.
How secure is the erasure?
Proteus wipes all drives to DoD 5220.22-M standards with serialized audit logs.
Can I buy Proteus?
No. It’s proprietary infrastructure used within Reconext operations.
Where is it deployed?
In Reconext facilities and Rackwipe projects worldwide.
