HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5152 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | HPE Aruba Networking · website |
| Software versions | 1.1 |
Module description
The HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX Cryptographic Module is a software library providing a C-language application program interface (API) for use by applications that require cryptographic functionality.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A5248, A5249 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A5249 |
| DRBG | A5249 |
| HMAC | A5249 |
| RSA | A5249 |
| SHS | A5249 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Yocto 2.7.3 Warrior (4.19.87 Kernel) running on Silver Peak EC-XS with an Intel® Atom C3558 (Denverton) with PAA
- Yocto 2.7.3 Warrior (4.19.87 Kernel) running on Silver Peak EC-XS with an Intel® Atom C3558 (Denverton) without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2026-02-04