The FIPS Sensor boot-up executes all the FIPS compliant algorithms, as part of the pre-operational self-tests, firmware integrity tests, and known answer tests (KAT).
If a self-test fails, the Sensor enters into error state and reboots continuously. User needs to netboot the Sensor with a valid firmware to come out of the error state. A user can refer to the console log to view which self-test has failed.
Similarly, Manager executes power-up self tests and software integrity tests. Failure of self-tests will cause the module to transition to an error state. Logical components will shut-down and no data output will be provided during error states. User needs to install a valid software image to come out of the error state. Users can refer to the console log to view which self-test has failed. Additionally, users can refer to ems.log for more details.
The Random Number Generation (RNG) functionality does not require any manual configuration and is initialized on startup.
Device bootup processing
- Published on Oct 1, 2026
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