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)