Brocade 7500 SAN Extension Switch Cryptographic Module
Brocade 7500 SAN Extension Switch Cryptographic Module, from Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1233 at overall level 2. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1233 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N Brocade 7500 Version H |
| Firmware versions | Fabric OS v6.0.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Brocade 7500 SAN Extension Switch Cryptographic Module provides an enterprise building block for consolidation, data mobility, and business continuity solutions that improve efficiency and cost savings. It combines FCIP extension with Fibre Channel switching and routing to provide local and remote storage and SAN connectivity while isolating SAN fabrics and IP WAN networks.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); HMAC-MD5; MD5; RC4; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-30 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2009-11-30