IBM LTO Generation 6 Encrypting Tape Drive
IBM® Corporation - FIPS 140 #2169
The IBM LTO Generation 6 Encrypting Tape Drive provides AES-GCM encryption of customer data recorded to tape. Both encryption and compression are implemented in the hardware for optimum performance. Four different host interface types of the LTO Generation 6 "brick" unit are FIPS certified as a multi-chip, standalone cryptographic module. In customer operation the "brick" unit may be embedded in bridge box or in a canister package for operation in a library.
Key facts
- Scheme
- FIPS 140
- Certificate
- 2169
- Standard
- FIPS 140-2
- Security level
- Level 1
- Status
- historical
- Vendor
- IBM® Corporation
- Module type
- Hardware
- Embodiment
- Multi-Chip Stand Alone
- Lab
- Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab
- First validated
- June 11, 2014
- Versions
- 00V7133 EC Level M12977 [1], 00V7137 EC Level M12977 [2], 00V7135 EC Level M12977 [3] and 00V7139 EC Level M12977 [4]; LTO6_DA86.fcp_fh_f.fmrz [1], LTO6_DA86.fcp_hh_f.fmrz [2], LTO6_DA86.sas_fh_f.fmrz [3] and LTO6_DA86.sas_hh_f.fmrz [4]
- Caveat
- When operated in FIPS mode
Algorithms
- AES
- DRBG
- RSA
- SHS
Algorithm families of the CAVP certificates listed for this module, plus post-quantum algorithms named in its documents.
CVEs that may affect this product
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Documents and sources
Source: sec-certs.org (CRoCS, Masaryk University), from NIST CMVP and the Common Criteria Portal - dataset of September 21, 2026 - synced October 15, 2026
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