PowerMax NVMe and VMAX 12G SAS Module
PowerMax NVMe and VMAX 12G SAS Module, from Dell EMC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3506 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 installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 3
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3506 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Dell EMC · website |
| Hardware versions | 303-493-001C-03 [1]; and 303-305-100A-06 [2] |
| Firmware versions | v3.09.34.00 [1]; and v3.08.41.00 [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Dell EMC Data at Rest Encryption (DARE) provides hardware-based, on-array, encryption for storage systems, including VMAX and PowerMax. DARE protects against unauthorized access when drives are physically removed. Encryption (AES-XTS 256-bit) occurs in the I/O module, allowing support for all back end drive types. Dell EMC Efficient Encryption leverages the same hardware module as DARE. Host encrypted data (AES-XTS 256-bit) is decrypted using shared keys, for the sole purpose of allowing Data Reduction capabilities to be applied before data is securely stored on drive.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-08 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2022-02-25 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2019-08-08, 2022-02-25