P5 Archive now supports controlled deletion of long-term archived data, helping organizations meet data-protection obligations while reducing storage costs.

Administrators can selectively delete archived content directly from the P5 Archive Index, such as complete projects or directory trees. Deleted data is fully removed from the index and cannot be restored. A new re-indexing process recalculates the actual restore-relevant data on each LTO volume after deletion.

This makes it possible to clearly identify partially used and fully unreferenced tapes. Fragmented volumes can be consolidated using P5 Archive DLM, with remaining data migrated to new media for efficient tape reuse. For data that must be permanently destroyed, optional hardware-based Secure Erase is supported.

Together, these capabilities deliver a consistent end-to-end deletion workflow: logical deletion, physical consolidation, and secure volume reuse or destruction – supporting GDPR-compliant data lifecycle management and long-term storage optimization.