KIOXIA NVMe SSD cryptographic module to achieve FIPS 140-3 level 2 validation

KIOXIA CM7 series enterprise SSD controller cryptographic module meets latest security requirements of NIST cryptographic module validation program

  • Düsseldorf, Germany, 11 December 2024
  • KIOXIA Europe GmbH

KIOXIA Europe GmbH, today announced that the cryptographic module used in KIOXIA CM7 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe Enterprise SSDs has been validated to meet Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, Level 2 for cryptographic modules.

The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies a set of security requirements of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with this set of standards, higher levels of protection indicate drives that are progressively more resistant to attack. KIOXIA has validated that the cryptographic module in its SSDs maintains the confidentiality and integrity of the data being protected.

Companies and Government/Public agencies may prefer or may now be required to deploy newer, more stringent government encryption standards – which SSDs validated to FIPS 140-3 requirements would meet. Compared to the previous FIPS 140-2 requirements, 140-3 provides higher standards for SSDs, including a stronger authentication method and updated implementation guidance.

KIOXIA brought PCIe 5.0 technology to server and storage applications with the KIOXIA CM7 Series NVMe SSD. Targeted at enterprise applications and use cases – including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, online transaction processing database, and data warehousing – KIOXIA CM7 Series drives bring enterprise performance, reliability and security to data center servers and storage.

KIOXIA CM7 Series SSD Key Features include:

  • PCIe 5.0 compliant NVMe SSDs in 2.5-inch[1] and E3.S SSD form factors
  • Dual and single-port support
  • Read-intensive and mixed-use endurances
  • Capacities from 1.6 terabytes (TB) to 30.72 TB (15.36 TB in E3.S form factor)
  • Security options include: instant erase (SIE)[2], TCG Opal self-encrypting drive (SED)[3] and SED utilising FIPS 140-3 Level 2 module


"Keeping data secure is crucial for businesses big and small, and sticking to the toughest security standards is essential for any kind of storage solution," said Paul Rowan, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Memory and SSD Business Units at KIOXIA Europe GmbH. "We're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of security by ensuring our customers can rely on the highest level of storage security measures we have in place for the European Market."

Notes

[1] "2.5-inch" indicates the form factor of the SSD. It does not indicate the drive's physical size.
[2] SIE optional model supports Crypto Erase, which is a standardized feature defined by the technical committees (SCSI) of INCITS (the InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards).
[3] SED optional model supports TCG Opal and Ruby SSCs. It does not support some features of TCG Opal SSC.

Definition of capacity: KIOXIA defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes and a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 230 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 240 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity.

Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

Security optional models are not available in all countries due to export and local regulations.

The following trademarks, service and/or company names – NVMe, NVM Express, NVM Express, Inc., PCIe, PCI-SIG – are not applied, registered, created and/or owned by KIOXIA Europe GmbH or by affiliated KIOXIA group companies. However, they may be applied, registered, created and/or owned by third parties in various jurisdictions and, therefore, protected against unauthorised use. All other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.

###

About KIOXIA Europe GmbH

KIOXIA Europe GmbH (formerly Toshiba Memory Europe GmbH) is the European based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer cutting-edge memory solutions and services that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive and data centers.

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

News Links