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Seagate ST32000444SS, ST31000425SS, ST31000424SS, ST3500414SS About Fips, Purpose, Level 2 security

Models: ST3500414SS ST3500415SS ST32000445SS ST31000425SS ST32000446SS ST32000444SS ST31000426SS ST3500416SS ST31000424SS

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8.0About FIPS

The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2, FIPS PUB 140-2, is a U.S. govern- ment computer security standard used to accredit cryptographic modules. It is titled “Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules”. The initial publication was on May 25, 2001 and was last updated December 3, 2002.

Purpose

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued the FIPS 140 Publication Series to coordi- nate the requirements and standards for cryptography modules that include both hardware and software com- ponents.

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 Certification requires drives to go through gov- ernment agencies certifications to add requirements for physical tamper-evidence and role-based authentica- tion.

Level 2 security

Level 2 improves upon the physical security mechanisms of a Level 1 (lowest level of security) cryptographic module by requiring features that show evidence of tampering, including tamper-evident coatings or seals that must be broken to attain physical access to the plaintext cryptographic keys and critical security parameters (CSPs) within the module, or pick-resistant locks on covers or doors to protect against unauthorized physical access.

Figure 13. Example of FIPS tamper evidence labels. Does not represent actual drive.

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ST3500414SS, ST3500415SS, ST32000445SS, ST31000425SS, ST32000446SS specifications

Seagate, a leader in data storage solutions, has introduced a range of high-capacity and reliable hard drives designed for enterprise environments, including the Seagate ST31000424SS, ST3500416SS, ST31000426SS, ST32000444SS, and ST32000446SS. Each of these models is built with an emphasis on performance, endurance, and advanced data protection technologies, catering to mission-critical applications and data-intensive workloads.

The ST31000424SS is a 1TB drive designed for servers and data centers. It offers a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 6 Gb/s SATA interface, ensuring quick data access and transfer rates. With a 64MB cache buffer, the ST31000424SS provides enhanced read/write performance, making it suitable for applications that demand quick responses from the storage subsystem.

Similarly, the ST3500416SS is a high-capacity 500GB model, also spinning at 7,200 RPM with a 6 Gb/s SATA interface. This drive is ideal for mid-range servers and enterprise storage, providing an excellent balance of performance and capacity for users looking to optimize their storage efficiency while maintaining lower power consumption.

The ST31000426SS expands the capacity to 1TB while retaining the same reliability and performance characteristics as its counterparts. Its robust design ensures reliability in multi-drive environments, making it an appealing choice for virtualization and database applications, where performance is critical.

The ST32000444SS and ST32000446SS represent Seagate's commitment to higher capacities, with both offering 2TB of storage. They both feature 7,200 RPM speeds, 6 Gb/s SATA interfaces, and 64MB cache buffers, catering to high-demand environments such as cloud storage and data analytics. The drives also integrate advanced error recovery and data integrity features, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, which is vital for enterprise users.

Each model supports Seagate's PowerChoice technology, which optimizes power consumption without sacrificing performance, enhancing energy efficiency in modern data centers. With a broad range of capacities and performance levels, these Seagate drives provide scalable solutions tailored to meet the robust demands of today’s enterprise applications, ensuring reliability and performance for critical data operations.