Dell OpenSSL Cryptographic Library
Dell OpenSSL Cryptographic Library, from Dell, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4108 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4108 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.6 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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 (8)
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
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-15 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2022-07-11 | Update | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2022-08-23 | Update | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2023-05-15 | Update | Lightship 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 historical at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2021-12-15, 2022-07-11, 2022-08-23, 2023-05-15