VSU-5000 and VSU-7500
VSU-5000 and VSU-7500, from Avaya, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #159 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Avaya, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.1.34 |
| Hardware versions | 02 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The VSU™ series of VPN gateways provide high performance ICSA certified IPSec VPN and firewall services for networks of all sizes and complexity. All VSU models are tamper evident network security appliances that cost effectively provide secure authenticated communications over public IP networks, and protect private enterprise networks from attack or intrusion.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #44 and #122); MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-27 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2002-08-02 | Update |
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: 2001-07-27, 2002-08-02