Cambium Networks PTP 820 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting Started Operating in FIPS Mode
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Operating in FIPS Mode
PTP 820G can be configured to be FIPS 140-2-compliant in specific hardware and software configurations, as
described in this section.
Note
FIPS 140-2 compliance is only available with the PTP 820 Assured platform. 3
FIPS validation by NIST can be found from below link:
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm (Certificate #2752) .
Requirements for FIPS Compliance
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that these requirements are met.
For PTP 820G node to be FIPS-compliant, the chassis must be FIPS-compliant.
Note
To display the part numbers of the hardware components of PTP 820 unit, see Displaying Unit
Inventory.
Special labels must be affixed to a FIPS-compliant PTP 820G unit. These labels are tamper-evident and must be
applied in such a way that it is not possible to open the chassis. These labels must be replaced whenever
components are added to or removed from the unit. Replacement labels can be ordered from Cambium Networks.
Tamper-evident labels should be inspected for integrity at least once every six months. For further details, refer to
the
PTP 820G Installation Guide .
Enabling FIPS ModeTo set the unit to operate in FIPS mode:
1 Select Platform > Security > General > Configuration . The Security General Configuration page opens.
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Release 10.0 cannot be used in PTP 820 Assured platforms. For PTP 820 Assured, use release 8.3.