Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M
Dell Crypto Library for Dell iDRAC and Dell OME-M, from Dell, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4321 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 | 4321 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 (8)
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 historical at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2022-10-06