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5.2.8 TCG-Opal Function(Optional)
Opal is a comprehensive set of guidelines. The target audience includes manufacturers of storage devices,
software vendors, system integrators, and academia. These specifications cover the manufacture of
storage devices, system setup, management, and use; they allow for password protection and hierarchical
storage management, while preventing data from being stolen or tampered with.
They are self-encrypting devices: Data encryption is performed on the device, without need to pass
through the host. The encryption key is also stored on the device (commonly AES is utilized).
(1) Features boot authentication:
When the user starts the device, the shadow MBR will conduct a pre-boot identification; where the user is
cleared, the normal boot process will begin and connections to devices be made.
(2) Sector specific permissions:
The device manager may create a logical block address (LBA) range and assign different permissions for
each LBA range. Only users with the correct key for a particular LBA range may perform permitted actions.
Where drive locations are password-protected, only users with the correct key will be authorized entry.
5.2.9 Transcend SSD Scope Pro
Transcend’s SSD Scope Pro is a convenient software package that helps users monitor and manage SSD
status via an intuitive interface. It offers various useful features, including drive information and S.M.A.R.T.
status monitoring, diagnostic scan, secure erase, health indication, system clone, and monitoring. For more
information, please refer the website link. https://us.transcend-info.com/Embedded/Essay-20
5.2.10 Other Functions
Transcend SSD embedded lot of cutting-edge technology. If there is any technical request, please contact
with local support team or e-mail to us.