NetApp Cryptographic Security Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4297 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | NetApp, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
Module description
The NetApp Cryptographic Security Module is a software library that provides cryptographic services to a vast array of NetApp's storage and networking products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A2157 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A2157 |
| DRBG | A2157 |
| DSA | A2157 |
| ECDSA | A2157 |
| HMAC | A2157 |
| KAS-SSC | A2157 |
| RSA | A2157 |
| SHS | A2157 |
| Triple-DES | A2157 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Element 12.5 running on SolidFire H610S with Intel Xeon Gold 5120 with PAA
- Element 12.5 running on SolidFire H610S with Intel Xeon Gold 5120 without PAA (single-user mode)
- ONTAP 9.10.1 running on NetApp AFF-A250 with Intel Xeon D-2164IT with PAA
- ONTAP 9.10.1 running on NetApp AFF-A250 with Intel Xeon D-2164IT without PAA
- ONTAP 9.10.1 running on NetApp FAS-2750 with Intel Xeon D-1557 with PAA
- ONTAP 9.10.1 running on NetApp FAS-2750 with Intel Xeon D-1557 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-12 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2022-09-12