The Formax FD-8714HS is a high-security optical media shredder built for organizations that need NSA-approved destruction of classified or regulated CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether you're a federal agency or defense contractor handling classified information, a healthcare organization destroying HIPAA-regulated backup media, a financial institution disposing of regulated data, or an IT department dealing with end-of-life sensitive media, the FD-8714HS shreds optical media into 2mm by 2mm particles at up to 800 discs per hour, with NSA/CSS EPL listing and an all-metal cabinet built for continuous-duty office use.
The headline feature is the NSA/CSS EPL listing. The National Security Agency's Central Security Service maintains the Evaluated Products List (EPL) of equipment approved for destroying classified information, and the FD-8714HS appears on the optical media destruction device list. That means the FD-8714HS is approved for use by federal agencies, the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and any contractor or organization required to use NSA-approved equipment under NSA/CSS Policy Manual 9-12. For non-classified compliance use cases (HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, Sarbanes-Oxley), the same level of destruction far exceeds what's required by regulation.
The FD-8714HS reduces discs to particles measuring 2mm by 2mm or smaller. That particle size meets the destruction standard required for Top Secret- and below-classified optical media under current NSA specifications. Particle output that small makes data recovery effectively impossible, regardless of laboratory technique. The geared chain-driven cutting head delivers the consistent force required to cut hard polycarbonate substrate without bogging down, even when fed continuously.
Throughput is rated at up to 800 discs per hour, which equates to one disc every 4.5 seconds when feeding continuously. An LED control panel handles AutoStart and AutoStop, an Auto Reverse function clears jams without manual intervention, and an ECO Mode puts the shredder into standby after five minutes of inactivity to reduce power consumption between use sessions. The EvenFlow Automatic Oiling System lubricates the cutting head on a schedule, without operator involvement, thereby extending cutter life and maintaining consistent particle size over the long term.
The FD-8714HS ships in an all-metal cabinet mounted on casters for easy repositioning between offices or secure areas. The waste bin is molded plastic and backed by a lifetime guarantee against breakage, so you won't have to replace it every few years like you would with a lower-tier shredder. Overall dimensions are 36" high by 20" wide by 20" deep, and the unit weighs 210 pounds. Power requirements are 110V, 50/60HZ.
If you have questions about whether the FD-8714HS meets your specific compliance requirements (NSA EPL category match, HIPAA destruction standards, internal classified handling policy), or you want to compare against other Formax high-security shredders or NSA-listed alternatives, give us a call at 800-207-2259, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM PST. We'll walk you through it.
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Warranty
The Formax FD-8714HS is a high-security optical media shredder built for organizations that need NSA-approved destruction of classified or regulated CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether you're a federal agency or defense contractor handling classified information, a healthcare organization destroying HIPAA-regulated backup media, a financial institution disposing of regulated data, or an IT department dealing with end-of-life sensitive media, the FD-8714HS shreds optical media into 2mm by 2mm particles at up to 800 discs per hour, with NSA/CSS EPL listing and an all-metal cabinet built for continuous-duty office use.
The headline feature is the NSA/CSS EPL listing. The National Security Agency's Central Security Service maintains the Evaluated Products List (EPL) of equipment approved for destroying classified information, and the FD-8714HS appears on the optical media destruction device list. That means the FD-8714HS is approved for use by federal agencies, the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and any contractor or organization required to use NSA-approved equipment under NSA/CSS Policy Manual 9-12. For non-classified compliance use cases (HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, Sarbanes-Oxley), the same level of destruction far exceeds what's required by regulation.
The FD-8714HS reduces discs to particles measuring 2mm by 2mm or smaller. That particle size meets the destruction standard required for Top Secret- and below-classified optical media under current NSA specifications. Particle output that small makes data recovery effectively impossible, regardless of laboratory technique. The geared chain-driven cutting head delivers the consistent force required to cut hard polycarbonate substrate without bogging down, even when fed continuously.
Throughput is rated at up to 800 discs per hour, which equates to one disc every 4.5 seconds when feeding continuously. An LED control panel handles AutoStart and AutoStop, an Auto Reverse function clears jams without manual intervention, and an ECO Mode puts the shredder into standby after five minutes of inactivity to reduce power consumption between use sessions. The EvenFlow Automatic Oiling System lubricates the cutting head on a schedule, without operator involvement, thereby extending cutter life and maintaining consistent particle size over the long term.
The FD-8714HS ships in an all-metal cabinet mounted on casters for easy repositioning between offices or secure areas. The waste bin is molded plastic and backed by a lifetime guarantee against breakage, so you won't have to replace it every few years like you would with a lower-tier shredder. Overall dimensions are 36" high by 20" wide by 20" deep, and the unit weighs 210 pounds. Power requirements are 110V, 50/60HZ.
If you have questions about whether the FD-8714HS meets your specific compliance requirements (NSA EPL category match, HIPAA destruction standards, internal classified handling policy), or you want to compare against other Formax high-security shredders or NSA-listed alternatives, give us a call at 800-207-2259, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM PST. We'll walk you through it.
Features
Security Certifications
Destruction Specifications
Throughput & Operation
Construction & Maintenance
Dimensions & Power
Warranty
