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Note the need to omit separator characters from the PSID

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@@ -338,7 +338,8 @@ Erase *ALL* data on the OPAL self-encrypted device, regardless of the partition
and does not require a valid LUKS2 header to be present on the device to run. After providing and does not require a valid LUKS2 header to be present on the device to run. After providing
correct PSID via interactive prompt or via *--key-file* parameter the device is erased. correct PSID via interactive prompt or via *--key-file* parameter the device is erased.
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PSID is usually printed on the OPAL device label (either directly or as a QR code). PSID is usually printed on the OPAL device label (either directly or as a QR code). PSID must be
entered without any dashes, spaces or underscores.
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*NOTE*: PSID should be treated as sensitive information as it allows anyone with remote access to *NOTE*: PSID should be treated as sensitive information as it allows anyone with remote access to
the OPAL device to destroy data even if the device is locked. Be sure you do not leak PSID through the OPAL device to destroy data even if the device is locked. Be sure you do not leak PSID through

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@@ -449,6 +449,9 @@ Securely erase a partition or device. Requires admin password.
Additionally specify *--hw-opal-factory-reset* for a FULL factory reset of the Additionally specify *--hw-opal-factory-reset* for a FULL factory reset of the
drive, using the drive's *PSID* (typically printed on the label) instead of the drive, using the drive's *PSID* (typically printed on the label) instead of the
admin password. admin password.
*NOTE*: PSID must be entered without any dashes, spaces or underscores.
*WARNING*: a factory reset will cause ALL data on the device to be lost, *WARNING*: a factory reset will cause ALL data on the device to be lost,
regardless of the partition it is ran on, if any, and regardless of any LUKS2 regardless of the partition it is ran on, if any, and regardless of any LUKS2
header backup. header backup.