Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) Encryption Module
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) Encryption Module, from Hitachi, Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2462 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: The tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2462 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Hitachi, Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N: 3289094-A(BS12GE) Version: B/D4, B/D5, B/D4a, B/D5a, B/D6, B/D7, B/D8, B/D10 or B/D11 |
| Firmware versions | 03.07.49.00, 03.07.54.00, 03.07.56.00 or 03.07.57.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) Encryption Module provides high speed data at rest encryption for Hitachi storage.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-29 | Initial | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2016-02-25 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2016-04-07 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2017-08-04 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2017-10-06 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2018-04-24 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2019-03-21 | Update | ECSEC Laboratory Inc. |
| 2020-03-30 | 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: 2015-10-29, 2016-02-25, 2016-04-07, 2017-08-04, 2017-10-06, 2018-04-24, 2019-03-21, 2020-03-30