Seagate ST9500620SS Random number generator RNG, Drive locking, Data bands, Cryptographic erase

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9.2.3Default password

When the drive is shipped from the factory, all passwords are set to the value of MSID. This 32-byte random value can only be read by the host electronically over the interface. After receipt of the drive, it is the responsi- bility of the owner to use the default MSID password as the authority to change all other passwords to unique owner-specified values.

9.3Random number generator (RNG)

The drive has a 32-byte hardware RNG that it is uses to derive encryption keys or, if requested to do so, to pro- vide random numbers to the host for system use, including using these numbers as Authentication Keys (pass- words) for the drive’s Admin and Locking SPs.

9.4Drive locking

In addition to changing the passwords, as described in Section 9.2.3, the owner should also set the data access controls for the individual bands.

The variable "LockOnReset" should be set to "PowerCycle" to ensure that the data bands will be locked if power is lost. In addition "ReadLockEnabled" and "WriteLockEnabled" must be set to true in the locking table in order for the bands "LockOnReset" setting of "PowerCycle" to actually lock access to the band when a "Power- Cycle" event occurs. This scenario occurs if the drive is removed from its cabinet. The drive will not honor any data read or write requests until the bands have been unlocked. This prevents the user data from being accessed without the appropriate credentials when the drive has been removed from its cabinet and installed in another system.

When the drive is shipped from the factory, the firmware download port is unlocked.

9.5Data bands

When shipped from the factory, the drive is configured with a single data band called Band 0 (also known as the Global Data Band) which comprises LBA 0 through LBA max. The host may allocate Band1 by specifying a start LBA and an LBA range. The real estate for this band is taken from the Global Band. An additional 14 Data Bands may be defined in a similar way (Band2 through Band15) but before these bands can be allocated LBA space, they must first be individually enabled using the EraseMaster password.

Data bands cannot overlap but they can be sequential with one band ending at LBA (x) and the next beginning at LBA (x+1).

Each data band has its own drive-generated encryption key and its own user-supplied password. The host may change the Encryption Key (see Section 9.6) or the password when required. The bands should be aligned to 4K LBA boundaries.

9.6Cryptographic erase

A significant feature of SEDs is the ability to perform a cryptographic erase. This involves the host telling the drive to change the data encryption key for a particular band. Once changed, the data is no longer recoverable since it was written with one key and will be read using a different key. Since the drive overwrites the old key with the new one, and keeps no history of key changes, the user data can never be recovered. This is tanta- mount to an instantaneous data erase and is very useful if the drive is to be scrapped or redispositioned.

9.7Authenticated firmware download

In addition to providing a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted firmware download attempts, the drive also only accepts download files which have been cryptographically signed by the appropriate Seagate Design Center.

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Contents Standard Models Self-Encrypting Drive Models ST91000640SSST91000641SS ST9500620SSST9500621SSST91000642SS ST9500622SS SED Fips 140-2 ModelsRevision history Contents About Fips About self-encrypting drives Defect and error managementInstallation Interface requirementsPage Constellation.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. H List of Figures Constellation.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. H Seagate Technology support services Seagate Online Support and ServicesScope Electromagnetic compatibility Applicable standards and reference documentationStandards Electromagnetic susceptibilityAustralian C-Tick Electromagnetic complianceElectromagnetic compliance for the European Union Korean KCCEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS China Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS DirectiveReference documents Self-Encrypting Drives Reference ManualGeneral description Standard features Media descriptionFormatted capacities PerformanceReliability Programmable drive capacityFactory-installed options Seek performance characteristics Performance characteristicsInternal drive characteristics Access timeGeneral performance characteristics Start/stop timePrefetch/multi-segmented cache control Cache operationCaching write data Prefetch operationRecoverable Errors Reliability specificationsError rates Unrecoverable ErrorsInterface errors Reliability and serviceSeek errors Preventive maintenancePerformance impact 4 S.M.A.R.TControlling S.M.A.R.T Reporting controlThermal monitor Temperature Log Page 0Dh Parameter Code DescriptionPredictive failures DST failure definition State of the drive prior to testingDrive Self Test DST ImplementationExtended test Function Code 010b Short and extended testsShort test Function Code 001b Log page entriesStorage Product warrantyShipping Product repair and return informationPowerChoice modes Physical/electrical specificationsPowerChoiceTM power management AC power requirements DC power requirements1000GB drive Standard & SED model DC power requirements 500GB drive Standard & SED model DC power requirements Conducted noise immunity General DC power requirement notesPower sequencing Current profiles TB model current profilesGB model current profiles Power dissipation 1TB model drive in 3Gb operation1TB model drive in 6Gb operation 500GB model drive in 3Gb operation 500GB model drive in 6Gb operation Relative humidity Temperature a. OperatingEnvironmental limits Shock Effective altitude sea level a. OperatingShock and vibration Recommended mounting Acoustics Air cleanlinessVibration a. Operating-normal Corrosive environmentSee Section Constellation.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. H Mechanical specifications Mounting configuration dimensionsValidation Program About FipsPurpose Seagate Enterprise SEDExample of Fips tamper evidence labels About self-encrypting drives Controlled accessAdmin SP Data encryptionDrive locking Authenticated firmware downloadRandom number generator RNG Data bandsPower requirements Supported commandsDrive error recovery procedures Defect and error managementDrive internal defects/errors SAS system errors Deferred Auto-Reallocation Background Media ScanMedia Pre-Scan Protection Information PI Setting and determining the current Type LevelIdle Read After Write Levels of PIIdentifying a Protection Information drive Installation Drive orientationCooling Air flowDrive mounting GroundingSAS features Interface requirementsDual port support Scsi commands supported Supported commandsSupported commands Supported commands Supported commands Constellation.2 inquiry data Mode Sense dataInquiry data Page Block Descriptor 00 00 00 00 3a 38 60 30 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 Miscellaneous status Miscellaneous operating features and conditionsMiscellaneous features SAS physical interface Datum B Section C C Section a a Electrical description Physical characteristicsConnector requirements Pin descriptionsSAS transmitters and receivers Signal characteristicsPower Ready LED OutDifferential signals SAS-2 Specification ComplianceLED drive signal General interface characteristicsIndex NumericsKCC Msid Mtbf See also cooling Page Constellation.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. H Page Seagate Technology LLC Americas
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