CN8000 Multi-slot Encryptor
CN8000 Multi-slot Encryptor, from Senetas Corporation Ltd, distributed by Gemalto NV (SafeNet) and ID Quantique SA, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2791 at overall level 3. 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 | 2791 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Senetas Corporation Ltd, distributed by Gemalto NV (SafeNet) and ID Quantique SA · website |
| Hardware versions | A8003-01, A8003-02, A8003-03, A8003-04, A8003-05, A8003-06, A8003-07, A8003-08, A8003-09 and A8003-10 |
| Firmware versions | 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CN8000 is a high-speed multi-slot hardware encryption platform that secures data over Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks. The CN8000 supports up to 10 high speed encryption slots. Each slot can be configured by the user to support 1-10Gb/s Ethernet or 1-4Gb/s Fibre Channel. Data privacy is provided by FIPS approved AES CFB and CTR algorithms. GCM is also available for applications that demand authentication.
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 3976, 4008, 4009, 4010 |
| CVL | 806 |
| DRBG | 1169 |
| ECDSA | 875 |
| HMAC | 2594 |
| KAS | 80 |
| RSA | 2038 |
| SHS | 3281 |
| Triple-DES | 2181 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-14 | Initial | DXC Technology |
| 2017-06-02 | Update | DXC Technology |
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: 2016-11-14, 2017-06-02