Supermicro FIPS Object Module for OpenSSL
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #3503.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3638 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Super Micro Computer, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The Supermicro FIPS Object Module for OpenSSL is a general-purpose cryptographic module integrated in Supermicro products to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for the protection of sensitive information.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C1708 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C1708 |
| DRBG | C1708 |
| DSA | C1708 |
| ECDSA | C1708 |
| HMAC | C1708 |
| RSA | C1708 |
| SHS | C1708 |
| Triple-DES | C1708 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C1708, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Linux 3.18 running on Supermicro FatTwin SYS-F619P2-FT+ with AST2500 (ARM11) (single user mode)
- Linux 3.18 running on Supermicro Ultra SYS-1029U-TN12R+ with AST2500 (ARM11)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-31 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-07-10 | 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: 2020-03-31, 2020-07-10