3U VPX-1TB FSM Flash Storage Module
3U VPX-1TB FSM Flash Storage Module, from Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1885 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.
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Certificate
| Certificate number | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions · website |
| Hardware versions | RHFS-3UR1024-F, RHFS-3UJ1024-F |
| Firmware versions | 1.11 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Flash Storage Module (FSM) AES cryptographic engine uses 256-bit encryption keys and performs real-time encryption of all data written to or read from solid state drives. The FSM cryptographic engines provides maximum data-at-rest security in commercial and military applications.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
TRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-08 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2013-05-16 | 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: 2013-02-08, 2013-05-16