Momentus® FDE Attached Storage Drives FIPS 140 Module
Momentus® FDE Attached Storage Drives FIPS 140 Module, from Seagate Technology LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1688 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. Files distributed with the module mounted within the CD Drive are excluded from the validation.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1688 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Seagate Technology LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | ST9500326AS |
| Firmware versions | 566 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Momentus® Attached Storage FDE Drives, FIPS 140 Modules are FIPS 140-2 Level 2 modules which provide full disk encryption with user authentication These products are designed to prevent data breaches due to loss or theft on the road, in the office. The cryptographic module provides a wide range of cryptographic services using FIPS approved algorithms in DriveTrust Security Mode. Services include hardware-based data encryption, instantaneous user data disposal with cryptographic erase, and authenticated FW download.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-09 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2012-03-09