Cisco MDS 9506, 9509, 9216i and 9513 Multi-Layer SAN Switches
Cisco MDS 9506, 9509, 9216i and 9513 Multi-Layer SAN Switches, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #969 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 969 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 9216i: 1, 9506: 1, 9509: 2, 9513: 1; Supervisor: 13, Supervisor 1: 16, Supervisor 2: 4 |
| Firmware versions | 3.2 (2c) [1] and 4.1(3a) [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco MDS 9506, 9509, 9513, and 9216i deliver intelligent network services such as virtual storage-area networks (VSANs), comprehensive security, advanced traffic management, sophisticated diagnostics, and unified SAN management. In addition, these modules provide multiprotocol and multitransport integration and an open platform for embedding intelligent storage services such as network-based virtualization; as well as a multilayer approach to network and storage intelligence.
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 662, 663, 1188 |
| DSA | 245, 246, 392 |
| HMAC | 344, 345, 688 |
| RNG | 382, 383, 656 |
| RSA | 306, 307, 569 |
| SHS | 695, 696, 1095 |
| Triple-DES | 609, 610, 856 |
Other algorithms
DES; RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-24 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2009-10-16 | Update | |
| 2010-05-28 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | 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: 2008-06-24, 2009-10-16, 2010-05-28, 2012-02-23