Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM983 Series
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM983 Series, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3742 at overall level 1. 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 installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Rules Section of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3742 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | MZ1LB960HAJQ-00AHE [1], MZ1LB1T9HALS-00AHE [1] and MZ1LB3T8HMLA-00AHE [2] |
| Firmware versions | EDA700AQ [1] and EDB700AQ [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM983 Series are a high-performance Self-Encrypting SSDs supporting NVMe Interface that provides on-the-fly encryption/decryption of user data without performance loss. It implements AES256-XTS for user data encryption, ECDSA P-256 for FW authentication, and Hash_DRBG for key generation.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (5)
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-13 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2020-11-13