IBM 4758 PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor (Miniboot Layers 0 and 1)
Caveat: When configured for DSS Authentication
Certificate
| Certificate number | 35 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | IBM® Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | ID: PN IBM 4758-001, Miniboot 0 version B, Miniboot 1 version B |
Module description
The 4758 is a tamper-responding, programmable, cryptographic PCI card, containing CPU, encryption hardware, RAM, EEPROM, hardware random number generator, time of day clock, firmware, and software.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #41); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use); RSA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-25 | Initial | 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: 1998-11-25