Contivity Extranet Switch 2600
Contivity Extranet Switch 2600, from Nortel Networks, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #179 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 | 179 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Nortel Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | 2600 |
| Firmware versions | 3.60.45 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Contivity 2600 Extranet Switch provides up to 1000 branch office or end user IPSEC tunnels with a flexible easy to manage and cost effective package. The Switch provides 3 PCI expansion slots and dual 10/100 LAN ports.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #44, #48 and #101); DES MAC; MD5; HMAC (MD5, SHA-1); DES (40-bit); RC4 (40-bit and 128-bit)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-30 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2001-12-06 | 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: 2001-10-30, 2001-12-06