[Wolves] Fwd: Wave security on mstata drive

Wed Nov 9 20:08:29 UTC 2022

sorry the email got sent before i finished typing it..

i am trying to follow this tutorial -
https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/using-sedutil-to-psid-revert-a-samsung-or-crucial-ssd/

trying to reset the "PSID revert" but not sure i have the correct
hardware? will it work via usb adapter?
should i be getting something like this?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295078966509?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xvdcbzfgrew&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=wO7DrueFTsK&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

for my tower computer?

so i can erase off the wave security stuff off the device below..
SAMSUNG SSD SM841 SED mSATA 256GB
 S184NYAF203910

mark

On Wed, 9 Nov 2022 at 20:04, Mark Croft Redditch Linux Mint
<mark.croft.lug at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> ite shame i did not read this correctly my dyslexia bad. anyway not
> your fault.. i sent the laptop back to the owner with new msata drive
> in it.. he was ok in the end to pay £45 for a new drive(which seems a
> lot too me) but i guess he wants a working laptop and that fixed the
> issue anda fresh install of windows 10 on it , he could not believe
> how fast windows 10 should be.. also upgrades it too 12gb of memory ,
> extra 8gb simm from cex.. he just said what ever it takes to get
> running at good spend he was ok with..
>
> i have tried that util but can't work out how it works with external
> usb caddy for msata card. i got this one from ebay..
>
> i am in the jisti meeting now if you free.
>
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384862284041?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qyqxow4nsaw&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=wO7DrueFTsK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP
>
> he brought me this one a few months ago but i can't get this one too
> work ( he did not ask me what to buy just brought me a random thing to
> do with msata off ebay)
> **ebay sata**
> 3 in 1 Msata PCIE M.2 NGFF NVME SATA SSD to PCI-E 4X SATA3 Apapter
> Computer Expansion Cards for 2280 2260 2242 2230mm
> Feature:
> 1. Supports PCIE M.2 SSD (NVME or AHCI, Key-M), PCIE 3.0 X4 32 Gbps
> bandwidth, apply to 2280/2260/2242/2230mm. (7.48/7.41/7.36/7.31ft)
> 2. Supports SATA-based M.2 SSD (Key-B/B+M), SATA 6 Gbps bandwidth,
> apply to 2280/2260/2242/2230mm. (7.48/7.41/7.36/7.31ft)
> 3. Supports mSATA, 30x50mm, SATA 6 Gbps bandwidth.
> 4. 3 channel SSD read/write LED indicator.
> 6. Supports PCIe 2.0, 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 motherboard.
> 7. Supports 3 SSDs (M.2 PCIE-based SSDs, M.2 SATA-based SSDs and mSATA
> SSD) to work simultaneously.
> 8. NVME M.2 SSD to PCIE 3.0x4 (32Gbps), no need to use SATA cable to
> connect to the PC.
> 9. When working with SATA M.2 to SATA III (6Gbps) and mSATA to SATA
> III (6Gbps), a SATA cable is required to connect the motherboard. (The
> product already contains 2 SATA cables)
> 10. This adapter is compatible for PCI-E 4X, 8X, 16X, but the speed
> only PCI-E 4X.
>
> Specifications:
> Package size: 183x120x20mm/7.20x4.72x0.79in
>
> Notes:
> Please allow 1-3mm differs due to manual measurement.
> Due to the different display and different light, the picture may not
> show the actual color of the item. Thanks for your understanding.
> Included:
> 1 X SSD Adapter Card
> 2 X High/Low Profile Bracket
> 1 X MiniCard Extender Bracket
> 2 X SATA Cable
> 1 X Screwdriver
> 1 X Screw Kit
> Pictures
> ***END**
> it not listed anymore..
>
> should i be buying something like pci-e card for my tower computer to
> get too this low level stuff 'PSID revert,@
>
> mark
>
> On Wed, 21 Sept 2022 at 14:09, Chris Ellis via Wolves
> <wolves at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 10:51 PM Mark Croft Redditch Linux Mint via
> > Wolves <wolves at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I have been tasked with fixing
> > > Dell LATITUDE E7240
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Check pics
> > >
> > > I have the password but can not get into windows repair menu f8..
> > >
> > > I am guessing new msata card ?
> > >
> > > I have booted in ubuntu . It sees it but can delete the wave partition
> > >
> > > I have searched for wave software thinking maybe there a utility too switch off the write protection but no luck
> > >
> > > Any ideas..
> >
> > It looks like Wave uses the Self-Encrypting Drive functionality, part
> > of the OPAL 2.0 spec to secure the drive.
> >
> > It looks like the only option is to do a PSID revert, this may not be
> > possible on an OEM drive.  This might be possible with sedutil, or
> > Samsung Magician.
> >
> > You may need to read the PSID from the drive sticker.  If your lucky
> > there might be a UEFI option to erase and reset the drive.
> >
> > This seems to be the best guide I can find:
> >   https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/using-sedutil-to-psid-revert-a-samsung-or-crucial-ssd/
> >   https://github.com/Drive-Trust-Alliance/sedutil/blob/master/linux/PSIDRevert_LINUX.txt
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> >
> > Chris
> >
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