Kobra HDD Hard Drive, SSD Solid State Drive & Digital Data Media Shredder, Security Level H-3, Code - 99.945

Kobra HDD H3 Industrial Hard Drive Shredder – Up to 280 Drives per Hour, 40mm Output & 40L Bin

Why this high-throughput hard-drive shredder suits centralised data destruction

The Kobra HDD H3 is a large industrial data-media shredder designed for organisations that need to destroy substantial quantities of rotational hard disk drives and other compatible storage media on site. It accepts hard drives up to 3.5 inches and can process up to 280 drives per hour, making it suitable for data centres, IT asset-disposal operations, government departments and centralised corporate destruction facilities.

A powerful 3000W continuous-duty motor and Kobra's Titan-Colossus gearmotor drive operate heavy duty carbon-steel cutting knives that physically break hard drives into 40mm × random fragments. The machine also incorporates touchscreen operation, LED load guidance, automatic reversing, safety monitoring and an emergency stop within a substantial mobile steel cabinet.

H3 Physical Destruction of Hard Disk Drives

The Kobra HDD H3 physically destroys compatible hard disk drives into 40mm × random fragments, damaging the casing, platters and internal components so that the drive can no longer operate normally.

• Hard-drive security classification: H3
• Magnetic-data security classification: T1
• Electronic-data security classification: E2
• Suitable for routine physical destruction of end-of-life hard drives
• Provides a visible and irreversible physical-destruction process

The H3 classification is principally relevant to magnetic hard disk drives. Although the machine can physically destroy SSDs and other electronic media, its E2 particle classification may not satisfy policies requiring much finer destruction of highly sensitive solid-state memory. Buyers should confirm the required security level for each type of media before ordering.

Up to 280 Hard Drives Destroyed per Hour

The Kobra HDD H3 provides the throughput required for professional bulk data-media destruction.

• Rated capacity of up to 280 3.5-inch hard drives per hour
• Suitable for scheduled destruction of larger drive inventories
• Supports centralised IT asset-disposal procedures
• Continuous-duty operation avoids restrictive timed cooling periods
• 127 × 30mm feed opening accommodates compatible drives

Actual throughput will vary according to the construction and condition of the drives, electrical supply, operating temperature, cutter condition and the operator's working process.

Destroys Hard Drives & Other Compatible Data Media

The heavy duty cutting system can physically destroy several types of magnetic, electronic and optical storage media.

• Rotational hard disk drives up to 3.5 inches
• Solid-state drives
• LTO and Ultrium magnetic tapes
• CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
• Credit and identity cards
• USB memory devices
• Compatible smartphones and PDAs with batteries removed

Different media receive different security classifications when processed by this machine. The ability to accept a particular device does not necessarily mean that its resulting fragment size will satisfy every organisation's required destruction standard.

Titan-Colossus Gearmotor Drive for Heavy Duty Destruction

The Kobra HDD H3 incorporates the powerful Titan-Colossus gearmotor drive, developed specifically to operate its industrial data-media cutting mechanism.

• Provides the torque required to destroy complete compatible hard drives
• Supports high-volume destruction of robust digital-media devices
• Operates specially designed high-strength carbon-steel cutting knives
• Provides strong and consistent power transmission
• Designed for dependable industrial data-media destruction

This specialist drive system provides the substantial cutting power required for metal-cased hard drives and distinguishes the Kobra HDD from lighter electronic-media shredders.

3000W Continuous-Duty Motor for Industrial Workloads

The Kobra HDD H3 uses a powerful, high-efficiency 3000W 24-hour continuous-duty motor, allowing prolonged hard-drive destruction without a scheduled duty cycle.

• 24-hour continuous-duty operation
• No scheduled timed cool-down period
• High-efficiency motor helps limit unnecessary electrical consumption
• Supports sustained destruction of hard drives and other compatible media
• Low operating noise of approximately 50dB(A)

The machine requires a suitable 380–415V three-phase electrical supply and must be installed in accordance with the applicable electrical and workplace-safety requirements.

LED-FCS Touchscreen Load Monitoring

The LED Feeding Control System helps the operator monitor the load being placed on the cutting mechanism during bulk and continuous destruction.

• Functions activated through the touchscreen control panel
• Illuminated indicators show the machine's current status
• LED load guidance helps the operator present media at a suitable rate
• Supports effective use of the available cutting capacity
• Helps reduce avoidable overloading during bulk destruction

Automatic Controls & Emergency Stop

Automatic electronic controls monitor the machine's operation and provide important safety functions.

• Automatic reverse in the event of a jam
• Automatic stop with illuminated indication when the waste bin is full
• Safety stop when the cabinet door is opened or the bin is removed
• Emergency stop switch immediately stops all machine functions
• Touchscreen indicators provide clear operating information

Optional Log Management System Creates a Destruction Record

The Kobra HDD H3 can be specified with the optional Kobra Log Management System, helping organisations record which individually identified devices have been destroyed.

• Supplied with a barcode reader
• Scans the serial-number barcode of each device
• Automatically stores the scanned information on a connected computer
• Records the date and time associated with destruction
• Supports internal audit, asset-management and compliance procedures

The Log Management System is optional and is not included as standard. Please contact us before ordering if this facility is required.

40-Litre Removable Waste Container

• 40-litre waste capacity
• Strong container collects heavy metal and media fragments
• Removable design supports straightforward emptying
• Automatic stop when the waste container is full
• Heavy duty castors allow the machine to be repositioned when required

Destroyed media can contain sharp metal fragments and potentially hazardous material. Appropriate protective equipment and controlled waste-handling procedures should be used when emptying the container.

Important Device Preparation & Safety

Only correctly prepared compatible media should be placed in the Kobra HDD H3. External hardware can cause serious cutting-system damage, while batteries present a significant fire and safety risk.

• Remove all drive caddies and mounting trays before shredding
• Remove brackets, holders, handles, shields and external connectors
• Hard drives must be presented as bare drives without attached accessories
• Remove batteries from smartphones, PDAs and all other battery-powered devices
• Never insert loose lithium-ion or other batteries
• Confirm that each item fits freely within the 127 × 30mm feed opening
• Do not force oversized or unsuitable items into the machine
• Follow the manufacturer's operating and safety instructions at all times

The statement that the machine destroys hard drives up to 3.5 inches refers to the drive itself. It does not include attached server caddies, carriers, handles or mounting hardware.

Three-Phase Electrical Supply Required

This machine requires a suitable three-phase power supply. It cannot be operated from a standard UK 13A socket.

• Required supply: 380–415V / 50–60Hz three phase
• Maximum current requirement: up to 20A
• Rated motor power: 3000W
• Electrical connection should be assessed and installed by a competent electrician
• Site power and installation requirements should be confirmed before ordering

Key Specifications

• Primary application: Industrial hard disk drive and data-media destruction
• Cut type: Cross cut / random-length output
• Fragment size: 40mm × random
• Security classification: H-3 / T-1 / E-2
• Rated capacity: Up to 280 3.5-inch hard drives per hour
• Maximum hard-drive size: 3.5 inches
• Feed opening: 127 × 30mm
• Cutting speed: 30mm per second
• Waste-bin capacity: 40 litres
• Noise level: approximately 50dB(A)
• Motor power: 3000W
• Duty cycle: Continuous / 24-hour rated
• Electrical supply: 380–415V / 50–60Hz three phase, up to 20A
• Shreddable materials: hard disk drives, SSDs, LTO and Ultrium tapes, CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray discs, credit and identity cards, USB devices and compatible battery-free smartphones and PDAs
• Drive system: Titan-Colossus gearmotor drive
• Cutting knives: High-strength carbon steel
• LED-FCS touchscreen control: Standard
• Emergency stop: Standard
• Log Management System: Optional
  
• Dimensions: 1230 × 1200 × 840mm (H × W × D)
• Weight: approximately 550kg
• Manufacturer article code: 99.945
  
• Delivery: Allow approximately 5 working weeks

Industrial H3 hard-drive destruction for high-volume centralised operations. The Kobra HDD H3 combines throughput of up to 280 drives per hour, 40mm × random physical destruction, a powerful 3000W continuous-duty motor, Titan-Colossus gearmotor drive, touchscreen load monitoring and optional destruction logging for organisations processing substantial quantities of end-of-life hard drives and other compatible data media.