EOS MACsec Alpha Hybrid Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 8.1 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3429 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Arista Networks Inc. |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns Chassis: DCS-7508N, Version 06.00; DCS-7512N, Version 00.06; DCS-7516N, Version 10.00; {Supervisor with Renesas Security chip (R5H30211 or N313X): DCS-7500E-SUP, Version 01.02; DCS-7500-SUP2, Version 03.03; DCS-7516-SUP2, Version 10.00}; {MACsec Linecard with Broadcom MACsec chip (BCM82391): DCS-7500RM-36CQ-LC, Versions 11.01, 10.02, 10.01; DCS-7500R-8CFPX-LC, Version 11.02} |
| Firmware versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Arista’s crypto library is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms. Many key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 4545, 5482 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1933, 1934, 1935 |
| DRBG | 2158 |
| ECDSA | 1469 |
| HMAC | 3636 |
| KAS | 183 |
| KBKDF | 235 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2944 |
| SHS | 4399 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1933, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1933, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (CVL Cert. #1934, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Arista Networks DCS-7500 Series with Broadcom BCM82391 MACsec chip and EOSv4 Firmware Version 1.0
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2019-04-09 | Update | UL Verification Services, 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: 2019-04-04, 2019-04-09