VNX 6 Gb/s SAS I/O Module with Encryption
VNX 6 Gb/s SAS I/O Module with Encryption, from Dell EMC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3800 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 | 3800 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Dell EMC · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.1.1-303-161-103B-04 and 1.2.1-303-224-000C-03 |
| Firmware versions | 2.13.46 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The VNX 6Gb/s SAS I/O Module with Encryption is an optimized solution for native SAS/SATA HBA applications. It is the heart of any VNX storage system, providing the interface to the physical storage media. Its benefits include cost and universal drive support for SAS and SATA disks. The VNX 6Gb/s SAS I/O Module with Encryption is a high-density SAS controller solution that significantly increases total system performance, diagnostics, scalability and manageability. It provides the highest density, lowest power/port SAS controller solution available.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (2)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-26 | Initial | 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: 2021-01-26