System Reset and Boot up in FIPS Mode
POST testing takes place as the device progresses through the boot sequence.
The following actions and limitations take effect when the device is operationally in FIPS mode according to the FIPS default policy:
- Boot up from TFTP is disabled.
- The monitor mode memory access command set is disabled. Configure an alternative FIPS policy to the default policy to access the command set. Refer to Modifying the FIPS policy.
- Boot monitor access during a cold boot is disabled with the exception of the option to access monitor mode during the boot sequence.
- Access to memory test mode is disabled.
- Debug commands are disabled from the application prompt in FIPS mode.