Aruba 5000/6000 WLAN Switch with AirOS Software
Aruba 5000/6000 WLAN Switch with AirOS Software, from Aruba Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #491 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 491 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Aruba Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Configuration A, Configuration B, Configuration C, Configuration D |
| Firmware versions | A5000_2.1.0.0_7862 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Aruba Wireless Networks’ FIPS validated WLAN switching platform is a purpose-built Wireless LAN voice and data switching solution designed to specifically address the needs and reduce the cost of large scale WiFi network deployments for Government and large enterprise. Aruba’s WLAN switching platform is a highly scalable and redundant solution that provides centralized intelligence to secure and manage the corporate RF environment, enforce identity based user security and policies, enable service creation and provide secure mobility management to hundreds of simultaneously connected users.
Approved algorithms (6)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 158, 159 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | vendor affirmed |
| RNG | 8 |
| RSA | 9 |
| SHA-1 | 243, 244 |
| Triple-DES | 260, 261 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #262); MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-22 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2005-01-07 | Update | |
| 2005-12-22 | Update | |
| 2011-03-14 | Update |
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
- Validation dates on record: 2004-12-22, 2005-01-07, 2005-12-22, 2011-03-14