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Use the Fips-140-2 window to enable FIPS-140-2 mode.

The

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supports FIPS 140-2 level 1 certification for its cryptographic modules. It implements FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validated cryptographic hardware modules and software tool kits and operates this module in FIPS 140-2 approved mode for all cryptographic operations.

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FIPS compliant operating mode is a mode of system operation that is fully compliant with FIPS-140-2 at security level 1+. Putting the system in FIPS-140-2 operating mode requires enabling the fips-140-2 mode parameter as well as configuring other parameters. To set the FIPS mode to enabled via CLI after logging in, the Administrator must execute the following commands: 

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As per FIPS 140-2 standards, Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) cannot be transferred from non-FIPS to FIPS mode. So, after enabling FIPS mode, the Operator must install new TLS certificates for EMA/PM to be operational. Spacevars 0 company  recommends that current encrypted parameters be backed up in plain text, if possible. A full configuration backup should also be performed immediately after this action has successfully completed.

To enable Fips-140-2 mode

1. On the SBC main screen, go

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1. to Administration

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1.  > Users and Application Management

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1.  > Fips-140-2. The Fips-140-2 window opens.

2. In Admin, select the name of the SBC system. The Edit Fips-140-2

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1. options open.

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1. Use the Mode option to enable Fips-140-2 mode.

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0 Table 1 Users and Application Management - Fips-140-2