NITROX XL CN15xx-NFBE FIPS Cryptographic Modules
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1361 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Cavium Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | CN1520-VBD-04-0200, CN1510-VBD-04-0200, CN1505-VBD-04-0200, CN1520-VBD-04-0201, CN1510-VBD-04-0201 and CN1505-VBD-04-0201 |
| Firmware versions | CN1520: 4.7.1(CN1520); CN1510: 4.7.1(CN1510) and CN1505: 4.7.1(CN1505) |
Module description
The Cavium Nitrox XL NFBE FIPS Cryptographic Modules are a cryptographic component of the Nitrox XL NFBE cryptographic acceleration boards that provide cryptographic key protection and acceleration for both asymmetric and symmetric encryption operations. The cryptographic module is contained in its own secure enclosure that provides physical resistance to tampering and zeroization of plaintext cryptographic material in the event the enclosure is opened.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 803, 1135 |
| DSA | 370 |
| HMAC | 645 |
| RNG | 630 |
| RSA | 539 |
| SHS | 1056 |
| Triple-DES | 685, 827 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES; RC2; RC4; RC5; CAST5; SEED; RSA X-509; ARIA; MD2; MD5; HAS-160; AES-MAC (AES Cert. #803; non-compliant); DES-MAC; RC2-MAC; RC5-MAC; CAST5-MAC; SSL3-MD5-MAC; SSL3-SHA1-MAC; KCDSA; Generic-Secret; SSL PRE-MASTER; Diffie-Hellman; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-12 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2010-07-12