IBM eServer Cryptographic Coprocessor Security Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 661 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 4 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | IBM® Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 12R6536, 12R8241, 12R8561, 41U0438, Model 4764-001 |
| Firmware versions | 2096a16d and c16f4102 |
Module description
The IBM eServer Cryptographic Coprocessor Security Module, is a tamperresponding, programmable, cryptographic PCIX card, containing CPU, encryption hardware, RAM, EEPROM, hardware random number generator, time of day clock, firmware, and software. The Coprocessor is designed as a feature in IBM eServer zSeries and iSeries servers; and for use in IBM eServer xSeries.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #237); MD5, RSA (ISO 9796; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-26 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2006-06-14 | Update | |
| 2007-04-30 | Update | |
| 2007-09-25 | 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: 2006-04-26, 2006-06-14, 2007-04-30, 2007-09-25