VPN Router 1700, 1750, 2700 and 5000 with Hardware Accelerator
VPN Router 1700, 1750, 2700 and 5000 with Hardware Accelerator, from Nortel Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #624 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 624 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Nortel Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | 1700, 1750, 2700 and 5000 with DM0011052 |
| Firmware versions | 5.05_150 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant VPN Routers are the ideal solution for enterprises requiring secure, low-cost connectivity across the Internet or managed IP networks. The VPN Routers provide, IP routing, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), stateful firewall, encryption, authentication, directory and policy services, Quality of Service (QoS), and bandwidth management services in a single integrated platform. These devices provide a solution for small, medium, and large sites requiring Internet connectivity for both secure VPN communications and for basic IP/Internet access.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES; DES MAC; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 or 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); RC2; RC4; MD2; MD5; HMAC MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-24 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2006-05-16 | Update | |
| 2007-04-26 | Update | |
| 2007-06-21 | 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: 2006-01-24, 2006-05-16, 2007-04-26, 2007-06-21