HGST Ultrastar C15K600 TCG Enterprise HDDs
HGST Ultrastar C15K600 TCG Enterprise HDDs, from HGST, a Western Digital company, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2883 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 | 2883 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | HGST, a Western Digital company · website |
| Hardware versions | HUC156060CS4205 (2), HUC156045CS4205 (2), HUC156030CS4205 (2), HUC156060CSS205 (2), HUC156045CSS205 (2), HUC156030CSS205 (2) |
| Firmware versions | RAA2, RD02 or RDB0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
HGST Self-Encrypting Drives implement TCG Storage specifications, and meet or exceed the most demanding performance and security requirements. The Ultrastar C15K600 series are 12Gbs SAS, TCG Enterprise HDDs.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-18 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-05-23 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-11-09 | 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: 2017-04-18, 2017-05-23, 2017-11-09