The HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch is a Gigabit Ethernet switch appliance that consists of hardware and software components. The software used is Comware Version 7.1.045, Release 2406 P01 and is a common code base of a modular nature with only the modules applicable for the specific hardware installed.
\r\nThe HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch features 240Gb uplink bandwidth; 160Gb available server side bandwidth; 4x10Gb QSFP+ ports; and either 1Gb or 10Gb SFP+ ports depending on the module inserted. Additionally, the switch provides dedicated 4x10GB internal cross-connect ports between adjacent switches; as well as wire speed switching and IPv6 support with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 features.
\r\nThe HP Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) is also supported for virtualization, such that up to four devices can be grouped together and managed as a single switch with a single IP address, which simplifies the deployment and management of top-of-rack switches, as well as reduces data center deployment and operating expenses. The IRF technology simplifies the architecture of server access networks, such that the switches can deliver unmatched scalability of virtualized access layer switches and flatter, two-tier FlexFabric networks using IRF. The IRF is not in the scope of the evaluation.
\r\nThe following modules, extending the physically available ports, are supported by the HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch and can optionally be used since they do not affect any of the claimed security functions but rather serve to extend available network connectivity:
\r\nThe evaluation was carried out in accordance with the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS) process and scheme. The criteria against which the 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch was judged are described in the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1 rev 4. The evaluation methodology used by the evaluation team to conduct the evaluation is the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1 rev 4. The product, when delivered and configured as identified in the Preparative Procedures for CC NDPP Evaluated Hewlett-Packard 6125XLG Network Switches based on Comware V7 document, satisfies all of the security functional requirements stated in the Hewlett-Packard Company 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch Security Target 2.0, February 19, 2015. The project underwent CCEVS Validator review. The evaluation was completed in February, 2015. Results of the evaluation can be found in the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme Validation Report prepared by CCEVS.
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\r\nThe TOE is able to generate audit records of security relevant events. The TOE can be configured to store the audit records locally so they can be accessed by an administrator or alternately to send the audit records to a designated log server.
\r\nCryptographic Support
\r\nThe TOE includes NIST-validated cryptographic mechanisms that provide key management, random bit generation, encryption/decryption, digital signature and secure hashing and key-hashing features in support of higher level cryptographic protocols, including IPsec and SSHv2. Note that to be in the evaluated configuration, the TOE must be configured in FIPS mode, which ensures the TOE’s configuration is consistent with the FIPS 140-2 standard.
\r\nUser Data Protection
\r\nThe TOE performs network switching and routing functions, passing network traffic among its various physical and logical (e.g., VLAN) network connections. While implementing applicable network protocols associated with network traffic forwarding, the TOE is designed to ensure that it does not inadvertently reuse data found in network traffic.
\r\nIdentification and Authentication
\r\nThe TOE requires users (i.e., administrators) to be successfully identified and authenticated before they can access any security management functions available in the TOE. The TOE offers both a locally connected console and a network accessible interface (SSHv2) for interactive administrator sessions.
\r\nThe TOE supports the local (i.e., on device) definition of administrators with usernames and passwords. Additionally, the TOE can be configured to use the services of trusted RADIUS and TACACS servers in the operational environment to support, for example, centralized user administration.
\r\nSecurity Management
\r\nThe TOE provides a CLI to access its security management functions. Security management commands are limited to administrators and are available only after they have provided acceptable user identification and authentication data to the TOE.
\r\nProtection of the TSF
\r\nThe TOE implements a number of features designed to protect itself to ensure the reliability and integrity of its security features.
\r\nIt protects particularly sensitive data such as stored passwords and cryptographic keys so that they are not accessible even by an administrator. It also provides its own timing mechanism to ensure that reliable time information is available (e.g., for log accountability).
\r\nThe TOE uses cryptographic means to protect communication with remote administrators. When the TOE is configured to use the services of a Syslog server or authentication servers in the operational environment, the communication between the TOE and the operational environment component is protected using encryption.
\r\nThe TOE includes functions to perform self-tests so that it might detect when it is failing. It also includes mechanisms so that the TOE itself can be updated while ensuring that the updates will not introduce malicious or other unexpected changes in the TOE.
\r\nTOE Access
\r\nThe TOE can be configured to display an informative banner that will appear prior to authentication when accessing the TOE via the console or SSH interfaces. The TOE subsequently will enforce an administrator-defined inactivity timeout value after which the inactive session will be terminated.
\r\nTrusted Path/Channels
\r\nThe TOE protects interactive communication with administrators using SSHv2 for CLI access. Using SSHv2, both integrity and disclosure protection is ensured.
\r\nThe TOE protects communication with external IT entities, including audit and authentication servers, using IPsec connections, which prevent unintended disclosure or modification of data.
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