Cisco Catalyst C4500X-32SFP+ and Catalyst C4500X-F-32SFP+
Cisco Catalyst C4500X-32SFP+ and Catalyst C4500X-F-32SFP+, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1942 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Catalyst C4500X-32SFP+ and Catalyst C4500X-F-32SFP+; FIPS kit packaging (CVPN4500FIPS/KIT=) |
| Firmware versions | 3.3.1SG |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The fixed-aggregation Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Switches deliver best-in-class scalability, simplified network virtualization, and integrated network services for space-constrained environments in campus networks. The Catalyst 4500-X switches provide a secure and manageable platform that meets FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
MD4; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-02 | 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: 2013-05-02