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Dell OpenSSL Cryptographic Library

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4108 · Dell, Inc. · data as of 2026-08-28
Active. Sunset date 2026-09-21, 23 days away. This is the FIPS 140-2 sunset: after it, agencies may keep the module only in existing systems.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys

Certificate

Certificate number4108
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statusactive
Sunset date2026-09-21
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorDell, Inc. · website
Software versions2.6

Module description

Dell OpenSSL Cryptographic Library v2.6 is used within various Dell EMC Networking products, including the S, N, MX, and Z-Series. Dell EMC Networking products are high performance ToR, Multi-Rate Aggregation, Edge Access, and Core Fabric switching products designed for highly virtualized Data Centers. These switches are built on top of Dell's Data Center hardened OS, Dell EMC Networking OS.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AESA1949
DRBGA1949
DSAA1949
ECDSAA1949
HMACA1949
KAS-SSCA1949
RSAA1949
SHSA1949

Allowed algorithms

RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 270 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking N3248TE-ON with Intel Atom C3338
  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking S4112T-ON with Intel Atom C2338
  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking S5248F-ON with Intel Atom C3538
  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking Z9264F-ON with Intel Atom C3538
  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking Z9332F-ON with Intel Pentium D1508
  • Dell EMC Networking SmartFabric OS10, version 10.5.2 running on a Dell EMC Networking Z9432F-ON with Intel Atom C3758 (single-user mode)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2021-12-15InitialCYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC
2022-07-11UpdateLightship Security, Inc.
2022-08-23UpdateLightship Security, Inc.
2023-05-15UpdateLightship Security, 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 active
  • Validation dates on record: 2021-12-15, 2022-07-11, 2022-08-23, 2023-05-15

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