Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) FIPS 140-2 Module
Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) FIPS 140-2 Module, from Seagate Technology LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2695 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 | 2695 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Seagate Technology LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | ST1000LM038 - 1RD172 [1], ST2000LM010 - 1RA174 [2], ST500LM033 - 1RD17D [3], ST1000LX017 - 1U9172 [4], ST2000LX003 - 1RJ174 [5], ST1000LM050 - 2GJ172 [6], ST500LM035 - 2GJ17A [7] |
| Firmware versions | SDM1 [1,2, 3, 6, 7], RSE1 [1, 3], LSM1 [1,2, 3], RDE1 [2], SSM1 [4,5], RSE2 [1, 3], RDE2 [2], RXE1 [6, 7], LXM7 [6, 7] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The ‘Seagate Secure® TCG Opal SSC Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) FIPS 140-2 Module’ is embodied in Seagate Laptop thin and Laptop Self-Encrypting Drive 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
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (8)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1343, 2804, 2947, 3758, 3759, 3760 |
| CVL | 707, 708 |
| DRBG | 62 |
| HMAC | 1597, 2460 |
| KTS | |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | 1933, 1934 |
| SHS | 1225, 3128, 3129 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #707, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-03 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2017-05-23 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2017-08-31 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2017-10-30 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2018-01-23 | Update | Acumen Security |
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: 2016-08-03, 2017-05-23, 2017-08-31, 2017-10-30, 2018-01-23