Nortel Networks 4500 FIPS - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 References............................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Terminology............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Document Organization............................................................................................ 3
2 The Contivity Extranet 4500 Switch........................................................................... 5
2.1 Cryptographic Module............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Module Interfaces.................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Redundancy and Physical Security............................................................................ 7
2.4 Roles and Services................................................................................................. 10
2.4.1 Crypto Officer Services................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 User Services................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Key Management .................................................................................................. 13
2.6 Self Tests............................................................................................................... 13
3 Secure Operation of the Contivity Switch................................................................ 13