As part of a detailed validation and quality assurance analysis of the security implementation in the SF-2000 series FSP, it was discovered that the AES-XTS engine was restricted to 128-bit encryption.

This issue affects the limited set of users who currently require 256-bit encryption. The necessary hardware and firmware updates are currently in process to enable full 256-bit encryption for those customers who need it.

 “AES-128” and “AES-256” refer to encryption key lengths of 128 and 256 bits respectively; the higher the number of bits in a key, the stronger the level of encryption. Click here for a detailed AES encryption overview.

LSI believes AES 128-bit encryption meets the data encryption requirements of most customers. Customers that believe they require 256-bit encryption should contact their SSD manufacturer to obtain specific information about their SSD.

SandForce designs and sells innovative and award-winning SSD Processors to some of the world’s premier SSD OEMs and system manufacturers. They in turn sell complete SSD solutions to their customers for use in a wide range of enterprise storage systems and client desktop and laptop systems. If a user of a SandForce Driven SSD needs assistance with the installation, support, or service of their SSD, they should contact the SSD OEM or system manufacturer.

As with most electronic devices, SandForce Driven SSDs use a combination of hardware and firmware to control the SSD processor inside. The firmware portion of the device can be upgraded as may be necessary to fix any possible discovered issues after it is manufactured. The firmware used on SandForce Driven SSDs is uniquely manufactured for each SSD OEM and system manufacturer, and for that reason any firmware updates created by SandForce are provided through them, not SandForce.