Seagate® Momentus® Thin Self-Encrypting Drives TCG Opal FIPS 140 Module
Seagate® Momentus® Thin Self-Encrypting Drives TCG Opal FIPS 140 Module, from Seagate Technology LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1451 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1451 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Seagate Technology LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | HW 9WC142 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8], 9WC14C [3, 4, 7, 8] |
| Firmware versions | FW 1003HPMA [1], 1002HPBA [2], 1001DEMA [3], 1001SDMA [4], 1004HPMA [5], 1003HPBA [6], 1002DEMA [7], 1002SDMA [8] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Seagate® Momentus® Thin Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) FIPS 140 Module is embedded in Seagate Momentus Thin SED model disk drives. The cryptographic module (CM) provides a wide range of cryptographic services using FIPS approved algorithms. Services include hardware-based data encryption, instantaneous user data disposal with cryptographic erase, independently controlled and protected user data LBA ranges, and authenticated FW download. The services are provided through an industry-standard TCG Opal SSC interface.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-22 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2012-07-18 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2010-11-22, 2012-07-18