X-Wall MX-256
X-Wall MX-256, from Enova Technology Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1471 at overall level 1. 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1471 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Enova Technology Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | X-Wall MX-256 |
| Firmware versions | 1.1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The patented X-Wall MX-256 (MX-256) ASIC is the 7th gen of Enova X-Wall real-time Full Disk Encryption technology. Engineered specifically to encrypt entire drive (MBR, FAT, and OS) at SATA wire speed (sustained AES 256-bit throughput of 120MB/sec).MX-256, a SATA to SATA chip engineered to include the full SATA protocol stacks, is transparent to host/drive. Authentication is separated from the core design of the MX-256 and can be versatile which may include Smartcard, Pre-boot PIN, TPM or Fingerprint. The MX-256 contains no NVM. Therefore at each power on reset authentication is needed.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 60 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-28 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2016-12-05 | 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: 2010-12-28, 2016-12-05