Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1743/PM1745 Series
Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1743/PM1745 Series, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4879 at overall level 2. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-11-13. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: Interim Validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy. The tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy. No operator authentication is enforced for executing security services that were unlocked by an authenticated service
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4879 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-11-13 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | MZWLO1T9HCJR-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO3T8HCLS-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO7T6HBLA-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO15THBLA-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO1T6HCJR-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO3T2HCLS-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO6T4HBLA-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO12THBLA-00AD9 [1, 4], MZWLO1T9HCJR-00AH9 [2], MZWLO3T8HCLS-00AH9 [2], MZWLO7T6HBLA-00AH9 [2], MZWLO15THBLA-00AH9 [2], MZWLO1T9HCJR-00AH8 [3], MZWLO3T8HCLS-00AH8 [3], MZWLO7T6HBLA-00AH8 [3], MZWLO15THBLA-00AH8 [3] |
| Firmware versions | OPP90D5Q [1], 3P00 [2], 3R00 [3], 3.1.0 [4] |
| Entropy | ENT (P) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Samsung NVMe TCG Opal SSC SEDs PM1743/PM1745 Series SSD (Solid State Drive), satisfies all applicable FIPS 140-3 security level 2 requirements, supporting TCG Opal SSC based SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) features, designed to protect unauthorized access to the user data stored in its NAND Flash memories. The built-in AES hardware engines in the cryptographic module’s controller provide on-the-fly encryption and decryption of the user data without performance loss. The SED’s nature also provides instantaneous sanitization of the user data via cryptographic erase.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-ECB | A4661, A4662, A4663, A4846 |
| AES-GCM | A4663 |
| AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0 | A4661 |
| Counter DRBG | A4662, A4846 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A4663 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A4663 |
| PBKDF | A4663 |
| SHA2-256 | A4663 |
| SHA2-384 | A4663 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2026-01-29 | Update | 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: 2024-11-14