Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC and Dell OME-M
Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC and Dell OME-M, from Dell, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2861 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2861 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.4 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Dell Cryptographic Module v2.4 is used within various Dell products including the Dell iDRAC8 and Dell CMC. The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (Dell iDRAC8) is designed to improve the overall manageability and availability of Dell PowerEdge Servers. The Dell Chassis Management Controller (Dell CMC) is a systems management component designed to manage one or more Dell PowerEdge Systems containing Blade Servers.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4248, 5032, 5477, 5478, C194 |
| DRBG | 1327, 1844, 2155, 2156, C194 |
| DSA | 1138, 1323, 1408, 1409, C194 |
| HMAC | 2786, 3346, 3632, 3633, C194 |
| RSA | 2293, 2716, 2941, 2942, C194 |
| SHS | 3485, 4091, 4395, 4396, C194 |
| Triple-DES | 2303, 2594, 2756, 2757, C194 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 270 bits of encryption strength); AES CMAC (non-compliant); AES GCM (non-compliant); AES XTS (non-compliant); ANSI X9.31 RNG (non-compliant); ECDSA (non-compliant); Hash_DRBG (non-compliant); HMAC_DRBG (non-compliant); Triple-DES CMAC (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Custom Linux 3.16.47 running on a PowerEdge R730 Rack Server w/ Dell iDRAC8
- Custom Linux 3.2.18 running on a PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server w/ Dell CMC
- Custom Linux 3.4.11 running on a PowerEdge R730 Rack Server w/ Dell iDRAC8
- Custom Linux 4.1.12 running on a PowerEdge R740 Rack Server w/ Dell iDRAC9
- Custom Linux 4.9.31 running on a PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server w/ Dell CMC
- Custom Linux 4.9.77-33 running on a PowerEdge MX7000 Modular Chassis w/ Dell OME-M (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-15 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2018-01-30 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2018-09-10 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2019-01-28 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2019-02-19 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2017-03-15, 2018-01-30, 2018-09-10, 2019-01-28, 2019-02-19