Contivity Extranet Switch
Contivity Extranet Switch, from Nortel Networks, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #98 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 the 'FIPS-enabled' mode using FIPS-Approved algorithms
Certificate
| Certificate number | 98 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Nortel Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | 4500 |
| Firmware versions | 2.60 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Contivity 4500 Extranet Switch provides up to 5000 branch office or end user IPSEC tunnels with a flexible easy to manage and cost effective package. 5 PCI expansion slots, dual 10/100 LAN ports, dual redundant power supplies and storage, unlimited IPSEC client licenses.
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| SHA-1 | 31 |
| Triple-DES |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #47); RSA; RC4; MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-23 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2001-09-20 | Update | |
| 2001-12-06 | 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: 2000-05-23, 2001-09-20, 2001-12-06