Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4321 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.6 |
Module description
The Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M provides cryptography to Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M lifecycle controllers providing them with the protection afforded by industry-standard, government-approved algorithms to ensure secure, remote management. Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC, and Dell OME-M leverage the Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M to ensure use of FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 270 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- (single user mode)
- Linux 4.19.112 on a PowerEdge R750 Rack Server w/ Dell iDRAC9 with ARMv7 NPCMX50
- Linux 4.9.241 on a PowerEdge MX7000 Modular Chassis w/ Dell OME-M with Intel Atom E3950
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-06 | Initial | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-10-06