Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4461 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | C8300-1N1S-6T, C8300-1N1S-4T2X, C8300-2N2S-6T, and C8300-2N2S-4T2X with component C-NIM-1X |
| Firmware versions | IOS-XE 17.3 |
Module description
The Cisco C8300 (C8300-1N1S-6T, C8300-1N1S-4T2X, C8300-2N2S-6T, and C8300-2N2S-4T2X) revolutionize WAN communications in the enterprise branch. With new levels of built-in intelligent network capabilities and convergence, it specifically addresses the growing need for application-aware networking in distributed enterprise sites.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1462, 4550 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1462 |
| DRBG | A1462 |
| ECDSA | A1462 |
| ESV | |
| HMAC | A1462 |
| KAS | |
| KBKDF | A1462 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1462 |
| SHS | A1462, C2181 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 132 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-29 | 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: 2023-03-29