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In MacOS, a "disk insertion" window will appear. Click on the "initialize" button. This will take
you to the disk utility. Select the Kingston drive from the list of drives on the left side of the
Window. From the actions available, choose partition. For the "Volume Scheme", choose "1
partition". For the format, choose MacOS extended for a permanent drive. Choose ExFAT for an
external drive (available on MacOS 10.6.6 and above). Click Apply. A warning windows will
appear stating you will erase all data from the drive. Click on the partition button at the bottom.
FAQ: KSD-060314-GEN-14
Is my data safe when I send my SSD back to Kingston for warranty replacement/repair?
Kingston realizes the importance of keeping our customers’ personal data and information
confidential and secure. Kingston takes measures to ensure the security of all of our customers’
personal information when a Solid State Drive (SSD) is returned to our RMA facility for
warranty replacement or repair. When an SSD reaches our repair center, it will undergo a
thorough testing process. During the first phase of testing, an ATA Secure Erase is performed on
the SSD which erases all data and information.ATA Secure Erase is federally-approved by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST 800-88) for legal sanitization of
confidential user data. If the SSD is not in a functional state and not capable of undergoing an
ATA Secure Erase, the SSD is dismantled and the NAND Flash Memory is destroyed.
FAQ: KSD-022411-GEN-15
Can I use two or more SSD drives in a RAID?
Any of our SSDs can be used in RAID. But due to endurance specifications, only certain part
numbers should be used in RAID. For servers, please contact Kingston to determine the best
Kingston SSD to use for your workload.
FAQ: KSD-052511-GEN-17
OS/Compatibility FAQs
How do I verify the TRIM Command is enabled in Windows 7?
First, open an Elevated Command Prompt window.
To open an Elevated Command Prompt window: Click on Start Orb > Type "CMD.exe" in
Search box > Right click on "CMD" and select "Run as Administrator" (If you receive a prompt
confirmation, click YES)
To verify the TRIM command is enabled, type the following and press enter in the Elevated
command:
fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify
The results will be as follows: DisableDeleteNotify = 1 (Windows TRIM commands are
disabled) DisableDeleteNotify = 0 (Windows TRIM commands are enabled)