1193 Theory Question Does crypto-erase also delete the Backup MBR (Master Boot Record)

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Theory Question: Does crypto-erase also delete the Backup MBR (Master Boot Record)?

Answer:  No, it only zeroes out the SDSpace. The MBR is not touched.

For software-encrypted Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), crypto-erase will wipe SDSpace, which contains the protected DEK (Disk Encryption Key).

The MBR (including backup MBR) is not touched.

See Article # 447 as well, the two questions were asked at the same time and may be associated.

Note: This info provided by Tony Kou - questions for further details should go to him, then the question and the answer should be added to the KB.