Fips Cryptographic Module; Dsview™ Management Software Plug-In - Vertiv Avocent MergePoint Unity Installer/User Manual

1.1.7 FIPS cryptographic module

The switch follows the guidelines set forth by the FIPS 140-2 program. The FIPS mode of operation can be
enabled or disabled via the OBWI or local port and is executed after a reboot. When the FIPS module is
enabled, a reboot of the switch requires approximately two additional minutes to complete a FIPS mode
integrity check. Also, when FIPS is enabled, if the keyboard, mouse or video encryption is set to 128-bit SSL
(ARCFOUR) or DES, the encryption level is automatically changed to the encryption level AES.
NOTE: The FIPS mode of operation is initially disabled and must be enabled to operate. The Setup port
factory default setting will automatically disable the FIPS module. The FIPS mode cannot be changed
via the DSView software plug-in.
The switch uses an embedded cryptographic module that is based on the FIPS validated cryptographic
module(s) (certificate numbers 1747 and 1279) running on a Linux PPC platform.
1.1.8 DSView™ management software plug-in
The DSView software may be used with the switch to allow IT administrators to remotely access, monitor
and control target devices on multiple platforms through a single, web-based user interface. For more
information, see the DSView Software Plug-In for MergePoint Unity switch for Dell Technical Bulletin.
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