Arista EOS Crypto Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4592 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-08-29 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Arista Networks, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | v2.1 |
Module description
Arista's crypto library is a comprehensive suite of FIPS Approved algorithms. Many key sizes and modes have been implemented to allow flexibility and efficiency.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A3568 |
| CVL | A3568 |
| DRBG | A3568 |
| DSA | A3568 |
| ECDSA | A3568 |
| HMAC | A3568 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A3568 |
| RSA | A3568 |
| SHS | A3568 |
Allowed algorithms
MD5; NDRNG
Tested configurations
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-720XP-24Y6 with AMD G-Series GX-224 (Crowned Eagle)
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-720XP-24ZY4 with AMD G-Series GX-224 (Crowned Eagle)
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-720XP-48Y6 with AMD G-Series GX-224 (Crowned Eagle)
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-720XP-48ZC2 with AMD G-Series GX-224 (Crowned Eagle)
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-720XP-96ZC2 with AMD R-Series RX-216 (Merlin Falcon)
- EOSv4 on Arista CCS-750-Sup25 with Intel Xeon D-1527 (Broadwell) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-12 | Initial | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
| 2023-09-27 | Update | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
| 2023-12-05 | Update | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
| 2024-06-27 | Update | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
| 2025-03-05 | Update | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
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: 2023-09-12, 2023-09-27, 2023-12-05, 2024-06-27, 2025-03-05