Types of Encryption
What kind of encryption method does each Samsung SSD model provide?
Samsung SSD provides internal hardware encryption and management of all data stored on the SSD, including the operating system. Data is decrypted through a preboot authentication process.
Because all user data is encrypted, private information is protected against loss or theft. Encryption is done by hardware, which provides a safer environment without sacrificing performance.
The encryption method provided by each model is as follows. You cannot use more than one method simultaneously.
AES, TCG/OPAL, and eDrive cannot be activated simultaneously; to enable one, you must disable the others.
- AES(Advanced Encryption Standard, Class0 SED) : 840/840 PRO,840 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, 950 PRO
- TCG OPAL: 840 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, 950 PRO(After FW update in future)
- e-DRIVE : 840 EVO, 850 PRO, 850 EVO, 950 PRO(After FW update in future)