Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs BM1733a Series
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4698 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-05-20 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | MZWM515THALC-00AC9 [1, 2, 4, 5], MZWM515THALC-00AG6 [3] |
| Firmware versions | MPO92E5Q [1], MPO93E5Q [2], NA50 [3], MPO94E5Q [4], MPO96E5Q [5] |
| Entropy | ENT (P) |
Module description
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs BM1733a 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, RSA PSS 3072 for FW authentication, and Hash_DRBG for key generation.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2025-03-10 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2026-05-20 | Update | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2024-05-21