Ultratest Nemesis is a powerful network device erasure platform designed for ITADs, enterprises, and brokers who need to securely erase networking hardware without complex setups or unreliable manual steps.
With erasure automation, real-time reporting and flexible configurations, Nemesis helps you scale high-volume device processing while meeting today’s strict data sanitisation standards.
Unlike generic data eraser software, Nemesis is purpose-built for routers, switches, firewalls and access points, combining secure data eraser software with intelligent automation and compliance-ready reporting.
Book a demoKey Features
Ease of Use
Initiate network device erasure with one touch. Simply connect the integrated cables to the device’s ports and press “Go.” If extra input is needed, clear on-screen prompts guide the process, reducing errors and setup time.
Secure Standards Compliance
Nemesis supports leading global frameworks: NIST SP 800-88 Network Erasure (Clear, Purge, Destroy), ADISA Certified Network Erasure (Product Assurance), GDPR, CCPA and other international privacy laws. This ensures every job is compliant, fully auditable, and recognised by industry regulators.
Advanced Data Sanitisation
Our unique Vendor-Independent Purge goes beyond wipe-only solutions, providing robust data sanitisation software processes that completely remove sensitive information.
Flexible Licensing
Adaptable pricing models fit operations of any size, from small ITAD workshops to large multi-location enterprises needing enterprise data eraser solutions.
Cloud-Based Portal
All activity is logged into the secure Ultratest Portal. Access certificates of erasure, device-level histories, and trend reports, ensuring compliance and customer trust.
Audit Trail & Reporting For Devices
Every device wiped creates a detailed report and certificate, providing an independent record of compliance and information sanitisation.
Licence & OS Retention
Nemesis can preserve and reinstall licences and operating systems automatically. This maximises device value and prevents accidental loss of usability, an essential feature for IT equipment refurbishment services.
Simple Deployment, High Efficiency
Supports a wide range of networking products from major vendors.
How it Works for You
Available as a desktop or rack-mounted system, easy to deploy in multi-site operations.
Ultratest Nemesis is the industry’s leading automated platform for the secure erasure and refurbishment of networking equipment — including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Designed for ITADs, brokers, and enterprise decommissioning teams, Nemesis combines powerful automation with certified data sanitisation to maximise the yield and resale value of networking assets.
1. Device Identification
Once a device is connected to Nemesis, it automatically detects key information including the make, model, serial number, and configuration. This ensures that each device is processed according to the correct routine — without guesswork or manual intervention.
2. License & Configuration Backup
For supported devices, Nemesis securely backs up the operating system (OS) and any licences or feature keys. This unique process helps preserve the asset’s value by ensuring that valid licences can be reapplied after the erasure process.
3. Factory Reset & Security Erase
The system then executes the appropriate erasure method, fully compliant with NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 Clear and Purge standards and ADISA Product Assurance.
This goes far beyond a basic factory reset — Nemesis overwrites all user-configurable data, resets credentials, removes residual configuration files (such as VLANs), and securely clears flash memory where possible.
4. VIP Purge (Vendor Independent Purge)
When a device’s onboard wipe command is unavailable or incomplete, Nemesis automatically applies its proprietary overwrite routines. For devices with additional storage (e.g., Cisco ASA series with secondary flash), Nemesis ensures a complete wipe across all storage elements — even where standard tools fall short.
5. OS & Licence Restore
After erasure, the backed-up OS and any valid licences are restored to the device. This ensures that each unit is returned to a ‘known good’ working state, ready for immediate redeployment or resale — and delivering maximum resale value.
6. Full Audit Trail & Certificates
Every step in the process is logged in real time to the Ultratest Cloud Portal. You can easily generate data destruction certificates, download test logs, and demonstrate compliance for auditing purposes — an essential feature for ITADs and enterprise customers under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations.
Nemesis: Key Process Benefits
- Fully automated ‘push-to-start’ operation — no complex manual workflows.
- Advanced erasure that exceeds simple resets — fully certified to NIST and ADISA.
- Licence and OS preservation that protects asset value.
- Secure, compliant, and repeatable — perfect for high-volume operations.
- Cloud-based management for easy reporting, monitoring, and compliance.
| Benefits | Nemesis | Software/ Manual Solution |
|---|---|---|
Software/manual solution fully-automated process – single button Execution |  |  |
Advanced overwrite and erasure of data | | |
| Complete audit trail | | |
| Switches, routers, firewalls & access points | | |
Escalated new device support | | |
| Network device license retention – On-device & cloud | | |
Fix Corrupted Network OS | | |
Network OS updates management (integrated vendors) | | |
Access to full test logs with download rights from portal | | |
Cloud-based software updates | | |
| ADISA certified | | |
Choose the Right Nemesis Configuration for Your Workflow
Nemesis is built to handle mixed fleets of networking equipment, providing consistent results across all major vendor devices:
- Routers – including enterprise backbone and branch-level models
- Switches – securely erase both managed and unmanaged units
- Firewalls – perform secure data erasure software routines on sensitive appliances
- Access Points – wipe wireless devices confidently for reuse or resale
By combining network device eraser automation with real-time reporting, Nemesis simplifies processing for complex infrastructures.
Nemesis Device Support
| Vendor | Type | Series | Models | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel | Switch | OmniSwitch | 6850 | |
| Arista | Switch | 7060CX | DCS-7060CX only | |
| Celestica Seastone | Switch | DX010 | DX010 Only | |
| Cisco | Air-Cap | AIR-CAP1500 | All Models | |
| Cisco | Air-Cap | AIR-CAP2700 | All Models | |
| Cisco | Air-Cap | AIR-CAP2800 | All Models | |
| Cisco | Air-Cap | AIR-CAP3700 | All Models | |
| Cisco | Air-Cap | AIR-CAP3800 | All Models | |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5505 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5506 | All Models | SSD Erased in-situe |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5512 | All Models | SSD Erased in-situe |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5515 | All Models | SSD Erased in-situe |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5525 | All Models | SSD Erased in-situe |
| Cisco | ASA | ASA5555 | All Models | Requires SSD drives to be removed. |
| Cisco | Router | 1800 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | 1900 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | 2800 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | 2900 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | C860 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | C870 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | C880 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | C890 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | ISR 1002 | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | ISR 1100 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | ISR4300 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Router | ISR4400 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 2950 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 2960 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 3560 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 3650 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 3750 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 3850 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 4900 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | 9300 Series | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | Nexus 3K | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | Nexus 5K | All Models | |
| Cisco | Switch | Nexus 9K | Most Models | |
| Dell | Switch | N-Series N2000 | All Models | |
| Dell | Switch | N-Series N3000 | All Models | |
| Dell | Switch | S5048F OS9 | All Models | |
| Dell | Switch | S55-OS8 | All Models | |
| Dell | Switch | S60-OS8 | All Models | |
| HPE Aruba | Switch | 2930F | All Models | |
| HPE | Switch | FlexFabric 5700 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX110 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX210 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX220 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX240 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX300 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX320 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX340 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX345 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX550 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX650 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Router | SRX1500 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX2200 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX2300 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX3200 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX3300 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX3400 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX4200 | All Models | |
| Juniper | Switch | EX4300 | All Models |
FAQs & Support
Have questions about setup, throughput or compliance? Our Nemesis FAQ section covers common topics, from licensing and scheduling to troubleshooting.
Our support team provides guidance, training and updates to help you get the most from your system.
Nemesis is a certified network-device erasure platform for erasing routers, switches, firewalls, and other network appliances, providing secure sanitisation and full reporting.
Nemesis supports a wide and growing list of Cisco, HP, Juniper, Brocade, Dell, Arista, and other enterprise network devices. A full supported-device list is published and updated regularly.
Nemesis performs configuration wipes, licence and credential removal, file-system sanitisation, and factory-reset processes tailored to each device family. Nemesis utilizes both the vendor-specific secure-erase commands and our own propriety erasure methods.
Yes. Nemesis is NIST SP 800-88 aligned for network devices and holds ADISA Product Assurance certification.
Yes. Nemesis is available in 2-port, 4-port, 6-port, and 8-port configurations, allowing multiple devices to be processed simultaneously.
This varies by manufacturer, model, and device condition. Average processing times range from 20 to 40 minutes for most devices.
Nemesis performs automated device identification capturing the model, series, serial numbers and system information.
Nemesis is designed to be simple and intuitive and requires minimal interaction. If a manual task is required Nemesis will guide the user with clear instructions, allowing anyone to operate the system confidently with minimal training.
Each device produces a detailed sanitisation certificate, serial-number capture, software and configuration summaries, and a full audit log. Results are visible in the Cloud Portal.
Nemesis can process many devices with missing credentials, partial boot issues, or restricted access modes. Results depend on the state of the device and vendor limitations.
Yes, Nemesis provides mains or PoE power to the connected devices allowing the system to fully control the devices during the erasure process.
Yes. Nemesis is used in data centres, field jobs, and mobile recovery operations where secure, certified sanitisation is required.
Updates are released regularly. New integrations are driven by customer demand, market trends, and device submissions received by Ultratest.
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