Module Name
Bootloader Module
Caveat
Interim validation
Security Level Exceptions
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
- Documentation requirements: N/A
- Cryptographic module security policy: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Aruba Bootloader Module is preloaded and shipped with Aruba devices: Mobility Controllers, Gateways, Appliances, or Access Points. The module checks the OS image integrity and authenticity. It then boots the ArubaOS operating system, for either hardware-based equipment or virtual appliances.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Linux Kernel 2.6.35 running on Mobility Controllers 7220 with a Broadcom XLP (MIPS64)
- Linux Kernel 3.18 running on Aruba Mobility Conductor Hardware Appliances MCR-HW-5K with an Intel Xeon E5 (Broadwell) with PAA
- Linux Kernel 4.1.45 running on an AP-51x with a Broadcom BCM (64-bit ARMv8)
- Linux Kernel 4.14 running on 9004 Gateways with an Intel Atom C3508 (Denverton)
- Linux Kernel 4.4.60 running on an AP-63x with a Qualcomm IPQ (64-bit ARM Cortex A53)
- Linux Kernel 4.4.60 running on an AP-655 with a Qualcomm IPQ (64-bit ARM Cortex A53)
- Linux Kernel 4.4.60 running on AP-53x, AP-555, and AP-58x with a Qualcomm IPQ (64-bit ARM Cortex A53)
- VMWare ESXi 6.5 running on Aruba Mobility Controller Virtual Appliances MC-VA-50 on HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10 with an Intel Xeon (Cascade Lake) with PAA
- VMWare ESXi 6.5 running on Aruba Mobility Controller Virtual Appliances MC-VA-50 on HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10 with an Intel Xeon (Cascade Lake) without PAA