NSA 240
NSA 240, from Dell Software, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1398 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1398 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Dell Software, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 101-500240-54, Rev. A |
| Firmware versions | SonicOS v5.5.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is a high performance platform utilizing a unique multi-core architecture to provide high speed anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention, content filtering, application inspection and protection and for the SMBs and large businesses.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-30 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2015-04-21 | Update | 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: 2010-08-30, 2015-04-21