Dell FIPS Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5259 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Dell Inc. |
| Software versions | 3.0.8 |
Module description
The Dell FIPS Module is a security module that provides FIPS-approved cryptographic functions and services to a wide range of Dell products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A3500, A7033 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A3500, A7033 |
| DRBG | A3500, A7033 |
| DSA | A3500, A7033 |
| ECDSA | A3500, A7033 |
| HMAC | A3500, A7033 |
| KAS-RSA-SSC | A3500, A7033 |
| KAS-SSC | A3500, A7033 |
| KBKDF | A3500, A7033 |
| KDA | A3500, A7033 |
| KMAC | A3500, A7033 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A3500, A7033 |
| RSA | A3500, A7033 |
| SHA-3 | A3500, A7033 |
| SHS | A3500, A7033 |
| Triple-DES | A3500, A7033 |
Allowed algorithms
N/A
Tested configurations
- Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
- Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
- FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
- FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
- macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
- macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on N3248TE-ON with Intel Atom C3338 (Denverton) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on N3248TE-ON with Intel Atom C3338 (Denverton) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S3248T-ON with Intel Atom C3558 (Denverton) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S3248T-ON with Intel Atom C3558 (Denverton) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S4148F-ON with Intel Atom C2338 (Rangeley) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S4148F-ON with Intel Atom C2338 (Rangeley) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S5248F-ON with Intel Atom C3538 (Denverton) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S5248F-ON with Intel Atom C3538 (Denverton) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S5448F-ON with Intel Atom C3758 (Denverton) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on S5448F-ON with Intel Atom C3758 (Denverton) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on Z9432F-ON with Intel Atom C3758 (Denverton) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on Z9432F-ON with Intel Atom C3758 (Denverton) without PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on Z9664F-ON with Intel Xeon-D LCD-1714C (Icelake) with PAA
- SmartFabric OS 10.6.0 (Debian 12) running on Z9664F-ON with Intel Xeon-D LCD-1714C (Icelake) without PAA (single-user mode)
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
- Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) with PAA
- Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7 (x64) without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | 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: 2026-05-07