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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #969

Details

Module Name
Cisco MDS 9506, 9509, 9216i and 9513 Multi-Layer SAN Switches
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Cisco MDS 9506, 9509, 9513, and 9216i deliver intelligent network services such as virtual storage-area networks (VSANs), comprehensive security, advanced traffic management, sophisticated diagnostics, and unified SAN management. In addition, these modules provide multiprotocol and multitransport integration and an open platform for embedding intelligent storage services such as network-based virtualization; as well as a multilayer approach to network and storage intelligence.
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #662 and #663[1] and Cert. #1188[2]
DSA Certs. #245 and #246 [1] and Cert. #392[2]
HMAC Certs. #344 and #345[1] and Cert. #688 [2]
RNG Certs. #382 and #383[1] and Cert. #656 [2]
RSA Certs. #306 and #307[1] and Cert. #569[2]
SHS Certs. #695 and #696[1] and Cert. #1095[2]
Triple-DES Certs. #609 and #610[1] and #856[2]
Other Algorithms
DES; RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
9216i: 1, 9506: 1, 9509: 2, 9513: 1; Supervisor: 13, Supervisor 1: 16, Supervisor 2: 4
Firmware Versions
3.2 (2c) [1] and 4.1(3a) [2]

Vendor

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

Global Certification Team
certteam@cisco.com

Validation History

Date Type Lab
6/24/2008 Initial SAIC-VA
10/16/2009 Update
5/28/2010 Update
2/23/2012 Update