CryptoStor Tape SC702R
CryptoStor Tape SC702R, from NeoScale Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1127 at overall level 3. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1127 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | NeoScale Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N FAS00004-00 Rev 6 |
| Firmware versions | 2.6 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
NeoScale CryptoStor Tape is a family of readily deployable, high-speed tape security appliances that compress, encrypt and digitally sign data as it goes to tape media or virtual tape without disrupting backup processes. It seamlessly integrates with widely used backup applications and incorporates Global Key Management technology for strong key management and data recovery. Used in conjunction with the NeoScale CryptoStor KeyVault key management system, CryptoStor Tape provides an automated, secure and open key sharing capability between locations, businesses or applications.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (Cert. #221; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-12 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2014-01-01 | Update |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-05-12, 2014-01-01