Nexus 7000 18 Slot
Nexus 7000 18 Slot, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1534 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1534 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | NX-OS System Software for Nexus 7000 Release 5.1(1a) or 5.2.5; NX-OS EPLD Updates for Nexus 7000 Release 5.1(1); NX-OS Kick Start for Nexus 7000 Release 5.1(1a) or 5.2.5 |
| Hardware versions | N7K-C7018= N7K-C7018-V01 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series is capable of more than 15 terabits per second (Tbps) of switching capacity and offers market-leading Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet density. Built on a zero-service-loss hardware and software architecture, the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series offers the kind of high availability needed in a next-generation data center, in which virtualization increases the scope of downtime and Unified Fabric demands Fibre Channel-like availability to properly support storage services. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series was built with manageability in mind and incorporate.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1602, 1024, 1197, 1275, 1276, 1426, 1427 |
| DSA | 495 |
| HMAC | 938, 847 |
| RNG | 859 |
| RSA | 784 |
| SHS | 1415, 1307 |
| Triple-DES | 1047 |
Other algorithms
DES; HMAC-MD5; MD5; Non-Approved RNG; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 156 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-28 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2012-02-23 | Update | |
| 2012-07-18 | Update | 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: 2011-04-28, 2012-02-23, 2012-07-18