Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM9A3 Series
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4864 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-11-03 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | MZ1L2960HCJR-00AMV[1], MZ1L21T9HCLS-00AMV[1], MZ1L23T8HBLA-00AMV[1], MZCL21T9HCJR-00AMV[2], MZCL23T8HCLS-00AMV[2], MZCL27T6HBLA-00AMV[2] and MZEL215THBLA-00AMV[3] |
| Firmware versions | GDC76M4Q[1], GDC79M4Q[1], GDC62M4Q[2], GDC63M4Q[2], GDDB3M2Q[3] and GDDB4M2Q[3] |
Module description
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM9A3 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
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-ECB | A1157 |
| AES-XTS | A1157 |
| Hash DRBG | A1153 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A1155 |
| SHA2-256 | A1158 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-04 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2024-11-04