Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive FIPS 140-2 Module
Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive FIPS 140-2 Module, from Seagate Technology LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2119 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 | 2119 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Seagate Technology LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | 1G1162 and 1G1164 |
| Firmware versions | SM72, SM73, DM72, DM73, DM82, DM83, HM72, HM73, HM82, HM83, LM72 and LM73 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The cryptographic module (CM) in the Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive 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
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-28 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-05-21 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-06-27 | 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: 2014-03-28, 2014-05-21, 2014-06-27