Hitachi Unified Storage Encryption Module
Hitachi Unified Storage Encryption Module, from Hitachi, Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2232 at overall level 1. 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 | 2232 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Hitachi, Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | DW-F700-BS6GE |
| Firmware versions | 02.09.22.00 and 02.09.39.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Hitachi Unified Storage Encryption Module provides high speed data at rest encryption for Hitachi storage.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-05 | Initial | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2016-03-10 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2018-02-07 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory 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: 2014-09-05, 2016-03-10, 2018-02-07