NSA 250M and NSA 250MW
NSA 250M and NSA 250MW, from Dell Software, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2193 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 | 2193 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Dell Software, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 101-500343-58, Rev. A (NSA 250M) and P/N 101-500326-61, Rev. A (NSA 250MW) |
| Firmware versions | SonicOS v5.9.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
NSA Series: The Dell SonicWALL Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series is a high performance platform utilizing a unique multi-core architecture to provide high speed anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention, content filtering, application inspection and protection and for the SMBs and large businesses.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
Other algorithms
MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-25 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2015-04-21 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2014-06-25, 2015-04-21