LX-8020S and LX-8040S Series Console Servers: FIPS 140-2 cert #678

LX-8020S and LX-8040S Series Console Servers, from MRV Communications, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #678 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	678
Standard	FIPS 140-2
Status	historical
Overall level	2
Module type	Hardware
Embodiment	Multi-chip standalone
Vendor	MRV Communications · website
Hardware versions	B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8722 Rev: A and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8724 Rev: A and B/L 350-6005 Rev: G, P/N 500-8732 Rev: A and B/L 350-6004 Rev: C, P/N 500-8730 Rev: A and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8723 Rev: B and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8725 Rev: B and B/L 350-6005 Rev: G, P/N 500-8733 Rev: A and B/L 350-6004 Rev: C, P/N 500-8731 Rev: A and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8726 Rev: A and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8728 Rev: A and B/L 350-6005 Rev: G, P/N 500-8736 Rev: A and B/L 350-6004 Rev: C, P/N 500-8734 Rev: A and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8727 Rev: B and B/L 350-6003 Rev: D, P/N 500-8729 Rev: B and B/L 350-6005 Rev: G, P/N 500-8737 Rev: A and B/L 350-6004 Rev: C, P/N 500-8735 Rev: A
Firmware versions	linuxito Version: 3.7.2 and ppciboot Version: 3.7.2

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The LX-8000S 20 and 40 port Dual AC and DC units with an optional internal modem add high-end NEBS console management to MRV's LX Series Console Servers. The Linux based system is tuned for optimal performance, security and reliability. The LX-8000S models are designed for telco and data center applications that demand high quality and reliability standards, dual power and NEBS Level-3 Certification.

Approved algorithms (7)

Algorithm	CAVP certificates
AES	348
DSA	156
HMAC	151
RNG	166
RSA	117
SHS	423
Triple-DES	408

Other algorithms

DES; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 bits and 194 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 bits and 194 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)

Validation history

Date	Type	Lab
2006-06-19	Initial	SAIC-VA

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: 2006-06-19

LX-8020S and LX-8040S Series Console Servers