FIPS Mode

The steps to enable or disable the FIPS mode.

The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) defines guidelines for data processing. These guidelines outline the usage of the encryption algorithms and other data security measures before accessing the data. Only a user with administrative privileges can access this functionality.

For more information about the FIPS, refer to https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov/compliance-faqs-federal-information-processing-standards-fips.

Enabling the FIPS Mode

To enable the FIPS mode:

  1. Login to the appliance CLI Manager and navigate to Preferences.

  2. Enter the root password and click OK.

    The Preferences screen appears.

    Preferences

  3. Select the Enable FIPS Mode.

  4. Press Select.

    The Enable FIPS Mode dialog box appears.

    Enable FIPS Mode

  5. Select Yes and click OK.

    The following screen appears.

    Caution message

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  6. Click OK.

    The following screen appears. Click OK.

    Alert to restart the system

  7. After the FIPS mode is enabled, restart the appliance to apply the changes.

Disabling the FIPS Mode

To disable the FIPS mode:

  1. Login to the appliance CLI Manager and navigate to Preferences.

  2. Enter the root password and click OK.

    The Preferences screen appears.

    Preferences

  3. Select the Enable FIPS Mode.

  4. Press Select.

    The Enable FIPS Mode dialog box appears.

    Enable FIPS Mode

  5. Select No and click OK.

    The following screen appears. Click OK.

    Alert to restart the system

  6. After the FIPS mode is disabled, restart the appliance to apply the changes.