Does Intel 730 SSD series supports encryption (AES-256)

[anaps]

Hello,

I was wandering about the Intel 730 SSD encryption functionality.

In this document http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/solid-state-drives/ssd-730-series-spec.html 730 Series Specification any kind of encryption support is not mentioned, although in other product series e.g Intel ssd 520 that information is clearly http://download.intel.com/newsroom/kits/ssd/pdfs/intel_ssd_520_product_spec_325968.pdf written http://download.intel.com/newsroom/kits/ssd/pdfs/intel_ssd_520_product_spec_325968.pdf

However, from this page we can understand that Hardware encryption is supported http://ark.intel.com/de/products/81038/Intel-SSD-730-Series-240GB-2_5in-SATA-6Gbs-20nm-MLC ARK | Intel® SSD 730 Series (240GB, 2.5in SATA 6Gb/s, 20nm, MLC)

Thanks in advance.

[KenF_Intel · Accepted solution]

Hi Napso,

Yes, the Intel® SSD 730 drives do support 256-bit AES encryption. We are in the process of updating the specification documents to have the correct information.

[anaps]

Hi,

Thank you for your replay.

A more general question. Is there a way that we can test if an SSD drive is encrypted?

Thanks in advance.

[jbenavides]

Hello Napso,

You should be able to check the encryption status from the management interface of the tool you use to encrypt your drives.

Keep in mind that some applications use the Windows/domain credentials to encrypt and unlock the drive, and others may request an additional password for it.

An encrypted SSD would not be readable to others if the password is not provided, even if it is used as a secondary drive in other computers.

[jbenavides]

If your inquiry is regarding the Onboard Encryption built into the SSD. There is no easy way to confirm that the data on drive's memory is encrypted, as it happens automatically inside the SSD.

Our Solid State Drives have have to pass a certification test before they are released to the market and advertised as conforming to the AES standard.