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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4938

Details

Module Name
TuffServ® Encryption Module (TSEM)
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
1/6/2027
Overall Level
2
Caveat
Interim validation. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Security Level Exceptions
  • Operational environment: N/A
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Life-cycle assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Embedded
Description
The Ampex TSEM hardware module provides two inline (“bump in the wire”) SATA encryptors running at 6Gbps. The paired encryptors support line rate performance with a very modest latency penalty. Using an intelligent secure microcontroller, the TSEM imposes few requirements or dependencies on the host platform, facilitating rolling software patches and without compromising the system design. The module is designed to operate over the industrial temperature range (components rated -40 to +85) and requires a dedicated carrier board to support cooling and physical security.

Vendor

Ampex Data Systems Corporation
26460 Corporate Avenue, Suite 200
Hayward, CA 94545
USA

David Lau
[email protected]
Phone: 650-367-3538
Fax: +1 (650) 367-2481
 Radwan Jallad
[email protected]
Phone: 650-367-2011
Fax: 650-367-2481

Related Files

Security Policy

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/7/2025 Initial Acumen Security