Fireproof Cabinets — Expert Answer
Can I store hard drives in a standard fireproof cabinet?
No — a standard Class 350 fireproof cabinet will protect paper documents but will destroy hard drives, USB drives, and other digital media during a fire. Hard drive platters begin to fail at temperatures above 125°F, and standard cabinets allow interior temperatures up to 350°F. For hard drives and digital media, you need a Class 125-rated data safe or media cabinet. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we stock UL-rated data-safe products — call 1-800-460-0858 to specify the right protection level.