FIPS Security Seal Procedures for Brocade MLXe Series Brocade NetIron CES 2000 Series and Brocade NetIron CER 2000 Series

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4 of 18 FIPS Security Seal
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FIPS security seals
Each seal in the Tamper Evident Seal kit measures 1.27 cm (.5 in.) by 3.18 cm (1.25 in.) and has a unique
serial number printed on it. Seals must be correctly placed on each hardware device to satisfy the
requirements for FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance.
The seals should be stored in a room temperature environment, between 20 and 25°C (68 to 77°F). Avoid
applying seals in environments where the temperature is 10°C (50°F) or less.
The seals have a shelf life of one year. After that period, new seals should be purchased.
NOTE
It is recommended that you follow your company’s policy for recording the seal serial numbers used and for
proper disposal of expired seals.
Once installed, if the seals are tampered with, you are able to see the following tamper evidence:
 Appearance of a checkerboard destruct pattern
 Graphics printed within the seal can be partially visible on both the removed seal and the residue
remaining on the surface
 Residue seen under ultraviolet light
The adhesive on the back of each seal requires at least 30 minutes to cure; tamper evidence might not be
visible until the adhesive cures