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Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series
FIPS 140-2 Non-Proprietary Security Policy
Document Revision: 1.2
H/W version: MZILT920HBHQ-000H9, MZILT920HBHQ-00AH9,
MZILT1T9HBJR-000H9, MZILT1T9HBJR-00AH9,
MZILT3T8HBLS-000H9, MZILT3T8HBLS-00AH9,
MZILT7T6HALA-000H9, MZILT7T6HALA-00AH9,
MZILT15THALA-000H9, MZILT15THALA-00AH9
F/W version: 3P00 and 3P01
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Revision History
Version Updates
1.0 Initial Version
1.1 Updated photo as removing decal label
1.2 Firmware 3P01 addition
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Hardware and Physical Cryptographic Boundary ...................................................................... 5
1.2. Firmware and Logical Cryptographic Boundary......................................................................... 6
2. Acronym............................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Security Level Specification ................................................................................................................. 8
4. Cryptographic Functionality................................................................................................................. 9
4.1. Approved algorithms.................................................................................................................. 9
4.2. Non-Approved Algorithm......................................................................................................... 10
4.3. Critical Security Parameters..................................................................................................... 11
4.4. Public Security Parameters ...................................................................................................... 12
5. Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces................................................................................................. 13
6. Roles, Services and Authentication ................................................................................................... 14
6.1. Roles......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Authentication.......................................................................................................................... 14
6.3. Services..................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1. Authenticated Services .................................................................................................. 15
6.3.2. Unauthenticated Services .............................................................................................. 16
7. Physical security policy ...................................................................................................................... 17
8. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)....................................... 19
9. Mitigation of Other Attacks Policy..................................................................................................... 20
10. Security rules .............................................................................................................................. 21
10.1. Secure Installation ................................................................................................................ 21
10.2. Operational description of Module ...................................................................................... 22
10.3. Power-on Self-Tests .............................................................................................................. 23
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1. Introduction
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”) SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series, herein
after referred to as a “cryptographic module” or “module”, SSD (Solid State Drive), satisfies all
applicable FIPS 140-2 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 HW 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.
Module Name Hardware Version Firmware Version
Drive
Capacity
Samsung SAS 12G TCG
Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a
MZILT920HBHQ-000H9
3P00,
3P01
920GB
MZILT920HBHQ-00AH9 920GB
MZILT1T9HBJR-000H9 1.9TB
MZILT1T9HBJR-00AH9 1.9TB
MZILT3T8HBLS-000H9 3.8TB
MZILT3T8HBLS-00AH9 3.8TB
MZILT7T6HALA-000H9 7.6TB
MZILT7T6HALA-00AH9 7.6TB
MZILT15THALA-000H9 15.3TB
MZILT15THALA-00AH9 15.3TB
Exhibit 1 – Versions of Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series.
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1.1. Hardware and Physical Cryptographic Boundary
The following photographs show the cryptographic module’s top and bottom views. The multiple-
chip standalone cryptographic module consists of hardware and firmware components that are all
enclosed in two aluminum alloy cases, which serve as the cryptographic boundary of the module.
The top and bottom cases are assembled by screws and the tamper-evident labels are applied for
the detection of any opening of the cases. No security relevant component can be seen within the
visible spectrum through the opaque enclosure.
New firmware versions within the scope of this validation must be validated through the FIPS 140-2
CMVP. Any other firmware loaded into this module is out of the scope of this validation and requires
a separate FIPS 140-2 validation.
Exhibit 2 – Specification of the Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series
Cryptographic Boundary (From top to bottom and side).
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1.2. Firmware and Logical Cryptographic Boundary
The PM1643a series use a single chip controller with a SAS interface on the system side and
Samsung NAND flash internally. The following figure depicts the Module operational environment.
Exhibit 3 – Block Diagram for Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series.
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2. Acronym
Acronym Description
CTRL Controller
SAS I/F Serial Attached SCSI Interface
CPU Central Processing Unit (ARM-based)
DRAM I/F Dynamic Random Access Memory Interface
ECC Error Correcting Code
NAND I/F NAND Flash Interface
PMIC Power Management Integrated Circuit
ROM Read-only Memory
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
NAND NAND Flash Memory
LBA Logical Block Address
MEK Media Encryption Key
MSID Manufactured SID(Security Identifier)
Exhibit 4 – Acronym and Descriptions for Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a
Series.
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3. Security Level Specification
Security Requirements Area Level
Cryptographic Module Specification 2
Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces 2
Roles, Services, and Authentication 2
Finite State Model 2
Physical Security 2
Operational Environment N/A
Cryptographic Key Management 2
EMI/EMC 3
Self-tests 2
Design Assurance 2
Mitigation of Other Attacks N/A
Exhibit 5 – Security Level Table.
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4. Cryptographic Functionality
4.1. Approved algorithms
The cryptographic module supports the following Approved algorithms for secure data storage:
CAVP
Cert.
Algorithm Standard Mode /
Method
Key Lengths,
Curves or Moduli
Use
#5240 AES FIPS 197
SP 800-38E
XTS 256-bit Data Encryption /
Decryption
Vendor
Affirmed
CKG SP800-133 Cryptographic Key
Generation
#1948 DRBG SP 800-90A
Revision 1
Hash_ DRBG
(SHA-256)
Deterministic
Random Bit
Generation
#2785 RSA FIPS 186-4 SigVer PSS-2048 Digital Signature
Verification
#4178,
#4179
SHS FIPS 180-4 SHA-256 Message Digest
Exhibit 6 – Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SED PM1643a Series Approved Algorithms.
Note 1: AES-ECB is the pre-requisite for AES-XTS; AES-ECB alone is NOT supported by the cryptographic
module in FIPS Mode.
NOTE 2: This module supports AES-XTS which is only approved for storage applications.
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4.2. Non-Approved Algorithm
The cryptographic module supports the following non-Approved but allowed algorithms:
Algorithm Use
NDRNG Non-deterministic Random Number Generator (only used for
generating seed materials for the Approved DRBG)
Exhibit 7 – Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series Non-Approved but allowed
algorithms.
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4.3. Critical Security Parameters
The cryptographic module contains the following Keys and CSPs:
CSPs Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods Size
DRBG Internal State
Note: The values of V and
C are the “secret values”
of the internal state.
Generation: SP 800-90A HASH_DRBG (SHA-256)
Storage: Plaintext in DRAM
Zeroization: “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s
Data” and “Zeroize” service
V: 440-bits
C : 440-bits
DRBG Seed Generation: via NDRNG
Storage: Plaintext in DRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s
Data” and “Zeroize” service
Entropy input
String: 440-bits
Nonce: 128-bits
Personalization
String: 512-bits
DRBG Entropy Input
String
Generation: via NDRNG
Storage: Plaintext in DRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Erase an LBA Range’s
Data” and “Zeroize” service
440-bits
CO Password Generation: N/A
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization” and “Zeroize” service
48-256 bits
User Password Generation: N/A
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization” and “Zeroize” service
48-256 bits
MEK Generation: SP 800-90A Hash_DRBG (SHA-256)
As per SP 800-133 Section 6.1, key generation is
performed as per the "Direct Generation: of
Symmetric Keys" which is an Approved key generation
method
Key Type: AES-XTS 256
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM
Zeroization: via “Initialization”, “Lock an LBA Range”,
“Erase an LBA Range’s Data” and “Zeroize” service
256-bits
Exhibit 8 – CSPs and details on Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods.
NOTE 3: In accordance with FIPS 140-2 IG D.12, the cryptographic module performs Cryptographic Key
Generation (CKG) as per SP 800-133 (Vendor Affirmed). The resulting generated symmetric key is the
unmodified output from SP 800-90A DRBG.
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4.4. Public Security Parameters
Public Keys Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods
FW Verification Key
(RSA Public Key)
Generation: N/A
Key Type: RSA 2048-PSS
Storage: Plaintext in Flash Memory and used in SRAM Zeroization: N/A
Exhibit 9 – Public Keys and details on Generation, Storage and Zeroization Methods
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5. Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces
Physical Port Logical Interface
SAS Connector
Data Input/Output
Control Input
Status Output
Power Input
Exhibit 10 – Specification of the Samsung SAS 12G TCG Enterprise SSC SEDs PM1643a Series
Cryptographic Module Physical Ports and Logical Interfaces.
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6. Roles, Services and Authentication
6.1. Roles
The following table defines the roles, type of authentication, and associated authenticated data
types supported by the cryptographic module:
Role Authentication Data
CO Role Password
User Role Password
FW Loader RSA
Exhibit 11 – Roles and Required Identification and Authentication
6.2. Authentication
The authentication mechanism allows 6-byte length or longer (32-byte) Password, where each byte
can be any of 0x00 to 0xFF, for every Cryptographic Officer and User role supported by the module,
which means a single random attempt can succeed with the probability of 1/248 or lower.
Each authentication attempt takes at least 1ms and the number of attempts is limited to TryLimit,
which is set to 5 in manufacturing time. Since the module takes at least 2 seconds to be ready after
power-on and 5 authentication failures require a power-cycle, it takes 2005ms for every 5th
authentication attempt. Therefore, the probability of multiple random attempts to succeed in one
minute is 150 / 248, which is much less than the FIPS 140-2 requirement 1/100,000. Even if the
TryLimit is greater than 5 the probability of random attempts always satisfies the requirement.
The authentication mechanism for FW Loader role is RSA PSS-2048 with SHA256 digital signature
verification, which means a single random attempt, can succeed with the probability of 1/2112.
Each RSA Signature Verification authentication attempt takes at least 50ms. So the number of
attempts for one minute cannot exceed 1200((60*1000)/50). Therefore, the probability of multiple
random attempts to succeed in one minute is 1200/2112, which is much less than the FIPS 140-2
requirement 1/100,000.
Authentication Mechanism Strength of Mechanism
Password (Min: 6 bytes, Max:
32 bytes) Authentication
- Probability of 1/248 in a single random attempt
- Probability of 150/248 in multiple random
attempts in a minute
RSA Signature Verification - Probability of 1/2112 in a single random attempt
- Probability of 1200/2112 in multiple random
attempts in a minute
Exhibit 12 – Strengths of Authentication Mechanisms
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6.3. Services
6.3.1. Authenticated Services
The following table lists roles, services, cryptographic keys, CSPs and Public Keys and the types of
access that are available to each of the authorized roles via the corresponding services:
Role Service
Cryptographic Keys,
CSPs and Public Keys
Type(s) of Access
R=
Read
W=
Write
G=
Generate
Z=
Zeroize
Cryptographic
Officer
Initialization
DRBG Internal State O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
CO Password O O
MEK O O
Drive Extended Status N/A N/A
Admin/User Authority
Enable/Disable
N/A N/A
Lock an LBA Range MEK O
Unlock an LBA Range MEK O
Configure an LBA Range N/A N/A
Erase an LBA Range’s Data
DRBG Internal State O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
MEK O O
User Password O O
Zeroize
DRBG Internal State O
DRBG Seed O
DRBG Entropy Input String O
CO Password O
User Password O
MEK O
User
Unlock an LBA Range MEK O
Set User Password User Password O
Lock an LBA Range MEK O
Configure an LBA Range N/A N/A
FW Loader Update the firmware FW Verification Key O
Exhibit 13 – Services Authorized for Roles, Access Rights within Services
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6.3.2. Unauthenticated Services
The following table lists the unauthenticated services:
Role
Unauthenticated
Service
Cryptographic Keys & CSPs
Type(s) of Access
R=
Read
W=
Write
G=
Generate
Z=
Zeroize
Cryptographic
Officer, User and
FW Loader
Zeroize
DRBG Internal State O
DRBG Seed O
DRBG Entropy Input String O
CO Password O
User Password O
MEK O
Cryptographic
Officer, User and
FW Loader
Get Random
Number
DRBG Internal State O O O
DRBG Seed O O O
DRBG Entropy Input String O O O
Cryptographic
Officer, User and
FW Loader
Get MSID N/A N/A
Cryptographic
Officer, User and
FW Loader
Show Status N/A N/A
Cryptographic
Officer, User and
FW Loader
Self-test N/A N/A
Exhibit 14 – Unauthenticated Service, Cryptographic Keys & CSPs and Type(s) of Access.
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7. Physical security policy
The following physical security mechanisms are implemented in a cryptographic module:
• The Module consists of production-grade components enclosed in an aluminum alloy enclosure,
which is opaque within the visible spectrum. The top panel of the enclosure can be removed by
unscrewing screws. However, the module is sealed with tamper-evident labels in accordance with
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Physical Security requirements so that tampering is easily detected when the
top and bottom cases are detached.
• 2 tamper-evident labels are applied over both top and bottom cases of the module at the
factory. The tamper-evident labels are not removed and reapplied without tamper evidence.
The following table summarizes the actions required by the Cryptographic Officer Role to ensure
that physical security is maintained:
Physical Security
Mechanisms
Recommended
Frequency of
Inspection/Test
Inspection/Test Guidance Details
Production grade
cases
As often as feasible
Inspect the entire perimeter for cracks, gouges, lack of
screw(s) and other signs of tampering. Remove from
service if tampering found.
Tamper-evident
Sealing Labels
Inspect the sealing labels for scratches, gouges, cuts
and other signs of tampering. Remove from service if
tampering found.
Exhibit 15 – Inspection/Testing of Physical Security Mechanisms
Exhibit 16 – Examples and Signs of Tamper
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NOTE4: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has excluded the following components as per AS01.09:
Items BOM Code Applicable to Hardware Version(s)
Capacitor 2203-009659 MZILT920HBHQ-000H9, MZILT920HBHQ-00AH9
MZILT1T9HBJR-000H9, MZILT1T9HBJR-00AH9
MZILT3T8HBLS-000H9, MZILT3T8HBLS-00AH9
MZILT7T6HALA-000H9, MZILT7T6HALA-00AH9
MZILT15THALA-000H9, MZILT15THALA-00AH9
Capacitor 2203-008953
IC-Switch 1205-005411
Diode 0406-001824
Capacitor 2203-006885
MZILT15THALA-000H9, MZILT15THALA-00AH9
Capacitor 2203-007544
FET-Silicon 0505-002381
Storage IC K9DVGB8J1A-1###
Exhibit 17 – Excluded components
The above power electronics are used for MLCC power and do not process any CSPs, Plaintext data, or
other information that if misused could lead to compromise.
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8. Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
The cryptographic module conforms to the EMI/EMC requirements specified by 47 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators, Digital Devices, Class B.
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9. Mitigation of Other Attacks Policy
The cryptographic module has not been designed to mitigate any specific attacks beyond the scope
of FIPS 140-2.
Other
Attacks
Mitigation
Mechanism
Specific
Limitations
N/A N/A N/A
Exhibit 18 – Mitigation of Other Attacks
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10.Security rules
The following specifies the security rules under which the cryptographic module shall operate in
accordance with FIPS 140-2:
 The cryptographic module operates always in FIPS Mode once shipped from the vendor's
manufacturing site.
 The steps necessary for the secure installation, initialization and start-up of the cryptographic
module as per FIPS 140-2 VE10.03.01 are as follows:
10.1. Secure Installation
o Step1. User should examine the tamper evidence
 Inspect the entire perimeter for cracks, gouges, lack of screw(s) and other signs of
tampering including the tamper evident sealing label.
 If there is any sign of tampering, do not use the product and contact Samsung.
o Step2. Identify the firmware version in the device
 Confirm that the firmware version is equivalent to the version(s) listed in this document via
SCSI Inquiry command.
o Step3. Take the drive’s ownership
 Change SID’s PIN by setting a new PIN
 Change EraseMaster’s PIN by setting a new PIN
 Erase Method on each LBA Range to rekey the encryption key
 Change BandMaster0~7’s PIN by setting new PINs
 Configure the LBA Range(s) by setting ReadLockEnabled and WriteLockEnabled columns to
True
 Don’t change LockOnReset column in Locking Table so that the drive always gets locked
after a power cycle
o Step4. Configure FW download and Diagnostic features
 Disable Makers Class using SID Authority to disable FW download and Diagnostic features
 Enable Makers Class only when FW download and Diagnostic features are needed
o Step5. Periodically examine the tamper evidence
 If there is any sign of tampering, stop using the product to avoid a potential security
hazard or information leakage.
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10.2. Operational description of Module
 The cryptographic module shall maintain logical separation of data input, data output, control
input, status output, and power.
 The cryptographic module shall not output CSPs in any form.
 The cryptographic module shall use the Approved DRBG for generating all cryptographic keys.
 The cryptographic module shall enforce role-based authentication for security relevant
services.
 The cryptographic module shall enforce a limited operational environment by the secure
firmware load test using RSA PSS-2048 with SHA-256.
 The cryptographic module shall provide a production-grade, opaque, and tamper-evident
cryptographic boundary.
 The cryptographic module enters the error state upon failure of Self-tests. All commands from
the Host (General Purpose Computer (GPC) outside the cryptographic boundary) are rejected
in the error state and the cryptographic module returns a sense key (0x4) via the status output.
Cryptographic services and data output are explicitly inhibited when in the error state.
 The cryptographic module satisfies the requirements of FIPS 140-2 IG A.9 (i.e. key_1 ≠ key_2)
 The module generates at a minimum 256 bits of entropy for use in key generation.
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10.3. Power-on Self-Tests
Algorithm Test
AES Encrypt KAT and Decrypt KAT for AES-256-XTS at power-on
SHS (Cert. #4178) KAT for SHA-256 at power-on
SHS (Cert. #4179) KAT for SHA-256 at power-on
DRBG KAT for Hash_DRBG (SHA-256) at power-on
RSA
Firmware integrity check using RSA PSS-2048 SHA-256
signature verification at power-on
Exhibit 19 – Power-on Self-tests.
 Conditional Self-test
o Pairwise consistency: N/A
o Bypass Test: N/A
o Manual key entry test: N/A
o F/W load test
- F/W load test is performed by using RSA algorithm with PSS-2048 and SHA-256
o Continuous random number generator test on Approved DRBG
o Continuous random number generator test on NDRNG