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Cisco Catalyst 3560-C [1], 3560-X [2] and 3750-X [3] Switches

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2093 · Cisco Systems, Inc. · data as of 2026-10-21

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C [1], 3560-X [2] and 3750-X [3] Switches, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2093 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list in accordance with SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition (AES/TDES key wrapping). Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with tamper evident labels and security devices installed as indicated in the Security Policy

Certificate

Certificate number2093
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorCisco Systems, Inc. · website
Hardware versions[3560CG-8PC-S, 3560CG-8TC-S and 3560CPD-8PT-S] [1] [B], [(WS-C3560X-24P-L and WS-C3560X-48T-L) [2] and (WS- C3750X-12S, WS-C3750X-24S, WS-C3750X-24T, WS-C3750X-48P and WS-C3750X-48T) [3]] with [C3KX-SM-10G, C3KX-NM-1G, C3KX-NM-10G, C3KX-NM-BLANK and C3KX-NM-10GT] [A] with FIPS kit packaging [C3KX-FIPS-KIT 700-34443-01] [A] and [C3KX-FIPS-KIT 47-25129-01] [B]
Firmware versions15.0(2)SE4

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

Cisco Catalyst Switches provide enterprise-class access for campus and branch applications. Designed for operational simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, they enable scalable, secure and energy-efficient business operations with intelligent services and a range of advanced Cisco IOS Software features. The Catalyst Switches meet FIPS 140-2 overall Level 2 requirements as multi-chip standalone modules.

Security level exceptions

  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (6)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1024, 1269, 1275, 2134
DRBG237
HMAC1304
RSA1100
SHS1858
Triple-DES1358

Other algorithms

AES (Cert. #2134, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength); DES; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); HMAC-MD5; MD5; RC4; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2014-02-27InitialLeidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab
2014-03-12UpdateLeidos 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: 2014-02-27, 2014-03-12

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