NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1
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NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 MS-CLEAR-3: Clear for Solid State Drives

For SSDs, Clear via overwrite is not reliable due to wear leveling and over-provisioning. Manufacturer reset commands may be used but Purge methods are preferred where confidentiality is Moderate or above.

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