+This directive toggles the usage of the SSL library FIPS_mode flag. +It must be set in the global server context and cannot be configured +with conflicting settings (SSLFIPS on followed by SSLFIPS off or +similar). The mode applies to all SSL library operations. +
+
+If httpd was compiled against an SSL library which did not support
+the FIPS_mode flag, SSLFIPS on will fail. Refer to the
+FIPS 140-2 Security Policy document of the SSL provider library for
+specific requirements to use mod_ssl in a FIPS 140-2 approved mode
+of operation; note that mod_ssl itself is not validated, but may be
+described as using FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module, when
+all components are assembled and operated under the guidelines imposed
+by the applicable Security Policy.
+