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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #1041

Details

Module Name
Optica Technologies Eclipz ESCON Tape Encryptor
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Optica Technologies Eclipz ESCON Tape Encryptor is an inline encryption appliance that directly integrates hardware accelerated encryption into native ESCON channels. It provides fully transparent, high performance data encryption for legacy ESCON tape systems. Eclipz preserves legacy ESCON tape device investments and interoperates with leading appliance-based key management solutions. . It supports 4 ESCON channels within a single appliance. The encryptor provides encryption for tape backup and recovery operations, and tape-based information sharing with business partners.
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #771 and #266
DSA Cert. #289
ECDSA Cert. #84
HMAC Certs. #422 and #78
RNG Cert. #442
RSA Cert. #366
SHS Certs. #776 and #345
Triple-DES Cert. #670
Other Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
44200-04
Firmware Versions
1.3.10

Vendor

Optica Technologies Incorporated
2051 Dogwood Street
Suite 210
Louisville, CO 80027
USA

William Colvin
bill.colvin@opticatech.com
Phone: 905-876-3147
Fax: 905-876-3479
Gil Fisher
gil.fisher@opticatech.com
Phone: 720-214-2800 x12
Fax: 720-214-2805

Validation History

Date Type Lab
10/15/2008 Initial DOMUS