CN9000 Series Encryptors
CN9000 Series Encryptors, from Senetas Corporation Ltd, distributed by Gemalto NV (SafeNet), holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3051 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 | 3051 |
|---|---|
| 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) · website |
| Hardware versions | Senetas Corp. Ltd. CN9000 Series: A9100B (AC), A9101B (DC), A9102B (AC/DC); Senetas Corp. Ltd. CN9000 Series: A9120B (AC), A9121B (DC), A9122B (AC/DC); Senetas Corp. Ltd. & SafeNet Inc. CN9000 Series: A9100B (AC), A9101B (DC), A9102B (AC/DC); Senetas Corp. Ltd. & SafeNet Inc. CN9000 Series: A9120B (AC), A9121B (DC), A9122B (AC/DC) |
| Firmware versions | 3.0.1 and 3.0.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CN9000 Series are high-speed hardware encryption platforms that secure data over optical Ethernet networks. The models included are the CN9100 and CN9120 100G Ethernet Encryptors, operating at line rates of 100Gb/s with pluggable transceivers to support a variety of optical network interfaces. Data privacy is provided by FIPS approved AES CTR algorithms.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Finite State Model: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Operational Environment: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Self-Tests: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4113, 4556, 4557 |
| CVL | 1238 |
| DRBG | 1506 |
| ECDSA | 1111 |
| HMAC | 3010 |
| KAS | 126 |
| RSA | 2483 |
| SHS | 3734 |
| Triple-DES | 2427 |
Allowed 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 or 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-18 | Initial | DXC Technology |
| 2017-12-07 | Update | DXC Technology |
| 2018-02-07 | 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: 2017-10-18, 2017-12-07, 2018-02-07