Toshiba TCG Enterprise SSC Self-Encrypting Hard Disk Drive (AL14SEQ model)
Toshiba TCG Enterprise SSC Self-Encrypting Hard Disk Drive (AL14SEQ model), from Toshiba Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2508 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2508 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Toshiba Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | A0 with AL14SEQ18EPB, AL14SEQ12EPB, AL14SEQ09EPB, AL14SEQ18EQB, AL14SEQ12EQB, AL14SEQ09EQB |
| Firmware versions | 0101 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Toshiba TCG Enterprise SSC Self-Encrypting Hard Disk Drive is used for hard disk drive data security. This Cryptographic Module (CM) provides various cryptographic services using FIPS approved algorithms. Services include hardware-based data encryption, cryptographic erase, independently protected user data LBA bands, and FW download.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-22 | Initial | IT SECURITY CENTER |
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: 2015-12-22