Cisco 7600 Series Routers with Supervisor RSP720
Caveat: Validated when tamper evident labels are installed as indicated in the Security Policy and when operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | (7603-S, 7604, 7606-S, 7609-S, 7613, V02, V07, V13, V14 and -F0) with FIPS kit (Cisco-FIPS-KIT=) |
| Firmware versions | 15.1(3)S3 |
Module description
The Cisco 7600-S Router is a compact, high-performance router designed in 3, 4, 6, 9 and 13-slot form factor for deployment at the network edge, where robust performance and IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services are necessary to meet the requirements of both enterprises and service providers.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES; DES MAC; HMAC MD5; MD4; MD5; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-22 | Initial | 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: 2013-03-22