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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #1942

Details

Module Name
Cisco Catalyst C4500X-32SFP+ and Catalyst C4500X-F-32SFP+
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and when tamper evident labels and security devices are installed on the initially built configuration as indicated in the Security Policy
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The fixed-aggregation Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Switches deliver best-in-class scalability, simplified network virtualization, and integrated network services for space-constrained environments in campus networks. The Catalyst 4500-X switches provide a secure and manageable platform that meets FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements.
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #1977
DRBG Cert. #179
HMAC Cert. #1190
RNG Cert. #1072
RSA Certs. #1023 and #1024
SHS Certs. #1730 and #1731
Triple-DES Cert. #1282
Other Algorithms
MD4; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
Catalyst C4500X-32SFP+ and Catalyst C4500X-F-32SFP+; FIPS kit packaging (CVPN4500FIPS/KIT=)
Firmware Versions
3.3.1SG

Vendor

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Global Certification Team
certteam@cisco.com

Validation History

Date Type Lab
5/2/2013 Initial SAIC-VA