HPE LTO-7 and LTO-8 Encrypting Tape Drive
HPE LTO-7 and LTO-8 Encrypting Tape Drive, from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3282 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. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3282 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Hewlett Packard Enterprise · website |
| Hardware versions | AQ308A#103 [1], AQ303A#103 [2], AQ338A#103 [3], AQ333A#103 [4] |
| Firmware versions | LTO_15000_FC_G986_MSL_S.frm [1], LTO_15000_SAS_G986_MSL_S.frm [2], LTO_30750_FC_J4DB_MSL_S.frm [3], LTO_30750_SAS_J4DB_MSL_S.frm [4] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The HPE LTO-7 and LTO-8 Ultrium tape drives represent Hewlett Packard Enterprise's seventh and eight generations of LTO tape drive technology, capable of storing up to 15TB (LTO-7 compressed 2.5:1) and 30TB (LTO-8 compressed 2.5:1) per cartridge while providing AES 256-bit hardware data encryption to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. Capable of data transfer rates up to 300 MB/sec (native), its Speed Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching the speed of the host to keep drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media. The HPE LTO-7 and LTO-8 Ultrium tape drives are available as standalone internal and desktop devices or for integration into HPE MSL autoloaders and tape libraries.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2019-04-08 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2018-09-12, 2019-04-08