dcfldd is an enhanced version of GNU dd
- Hashing on-the-fly - dcfldd can hash the input data as it is being transferred, helping to ensure data integrity.
- Status output - dcfldd can update the user of its progress in terms of the amount of data transferred and how much longer operation will take.
- Flexible disk wipes - dcfldd can be used to wipe disks quickly and with a known pattern if desired.
- Image/wipe Verify - dcfldd can verify that a target drive is a bit-for-bit match of the specified input file or pattern.
- Multiple outputs - dcfldd can output to multiple files or disks at the same time.
- Split output - dcfldd can split output to multiple files with more configurability than the split command.
- Piped output and logs - dcfldd can send all its log data and output to commands as well as files natively.