Support for Thales Luna Network hardware security module
A non-FIPS Citrix ADC appliance stores the server’s private key on the hard disk. On a FIPS appliance, the key is stored in a cryptographic module known as a hardware security module (HSM). Storing a key in the HSM protects it from physical and software attacks. In addition, the keys are encrypted with special FIPS approved ciphers.
Only the Citrix ADC MPX/SDX 14000 FIPS appliances support a FIPS card. Support for FIPS is not available on other MPX/SDX appliances, or on the Citrix ADC VPX appliances. This limitation is addressed by supporting a Thales Luna network HSM on all Citrix ADC MPX, SDX, and VPX appliances except the MPX/SDX 14000 FIPS appliances and the appliances listed inSupport for Intel Coleto SSL chip-based platforms.
A SafeNet network HSM is designed to protect critical cryptographic keys and to accelerate sensitive cryptographic operations across a wide range of security applications.
Supported versions matrix
Citrix ADC Version | Software Appliance Version | Firmware Version | Client Version |
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11.1, 12.0, 12.1 | 5.2.3-1 | 6.2.1 | 6.0.0 |
11.1, 12.0, 12.1 | 6.2.2-5 | 6.10.9 | 6.2.2 |