Cisco 5940 Embedded Services Routers
Cisco 5940 Embedded Services Routers, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1639 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1639 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Cisco 5940 ESR air-cooled card and Cisco 5940 ESR conduction-cooled card |
| Firmware versions | 15.2(3)GC |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco 5940 is a high-performance, ruggedized router. With onboard hardware encryption, the Cisco 5940 offloads encryption processing from the router to provide highly secure yet scalable video, voice, and data services for mobile and embedded outdoor networks. The Cisco 5940 Embedded Services Routers provide a scalable, secure, manageable remote access server that meets FIPS 140-2 Level 1 requirements. The Cisco 5940 Router Card uses industrial-grade components and is optimized for harsh environments that require Cisco IOS Software routing technology.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES; DES MAC; HMAC-MD5; MD4; MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); GDOI (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-16 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2012-02-23 | Update | |
| 2012-07-18 | Update | SAIC-VA |
| 2013-02-08 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2011-11-16, 2012-02-23, 2012-07-18, 2013-02-08