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Agilent MXE
EMI Receiver
This manual provides documentation
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MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Security Features and
Document of Volatility
Agilent Technologies

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  • Page 1 Agilent MXE EMI Receiver This manual provides documentation for the following instruments: MXE EMI Receiver N9038A Security Features and Document of Volatility Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgements

    CAUTION of any information contained herein. notice until the indicated conditions Should Agilent and the user have a are fully understood and met. separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material...
  • Page 3 This Agilent technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2. Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices ........
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7: Contacting Agilent Sales And Service Offices

    Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices Assistance with test and measurement needs, and information to help you find a local Agilent office, is available via the internet at, http://www.agilent.com/find/assist. If you do not have internet access, please contact your designated Agilent representative.
  • Page 8 Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices...
  • Page 9: Products Covered By This Document

    Be sure that all information stored by the user in the instrument that needs to be saved IMPORTANT is properly backed up before attempting to clear any of the instrument memory. Agilent Technologies cannot be held responsible for any lost files or data resulting from the clearing of memory.
  • Page 10 Products Covered by this Document...
  • Page 11: Security Terms And Definitions

    Declassification procedures include memory sanitization or memory removal, or both. Agilent declassification procedures are designed to meet the requirements specified in DoD 5220.22-M, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”, Chapter 8.
  • Page 12 Security Terms and Definitions...
  • Page 13: Instrument Memory & Volatility

    Instrument Memory & Volatility Instrument Memory & Volatility This chapter summarizes all memory types in the instrument. The descriptions are divided between: Non-Volatile Memory, Volatile Memory.
  • Page 14: Non-Volatile Memory

    Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory This section contains information on the memory components available in your instrument. The table provides details of the size of each memory component, its type, how it is used, its location, volatility, and the sanitization procedure. The instrument contains no user-accessible non-volatile memory, except for the Disk NOTE Drive described in Item 7 of...
  • Page 15 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 5-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 5. Config Contains Programmed A3 Digital IF None. Memory measurement and before Assy.
  • Page 16 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 5-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 9. Config Header EEPROM Programmed A11 RF None. Memory used to identify the before Switch / High assembly.
  • Page 17 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 5-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 15. Config Contains Programmed A15 Front End None. Memory measurement and before Control Assy.
  • Page 18 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 5-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 20. Config Contains Programmed A16A1 None. Memory measurement and before Reference control software, installation.
  • Page 19: Disk Drive Partitioning

    Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Disk Drive Partitioning The instrument’s disk drive is divided at the factory into three visible partitions, labeled C:, D: and E:, plus a fourth hidden partition. Details of the sizes and functions of all partitions are provided in Table 5-2 below.
  • Page 20: Volatile Memory

    Instrument Memory & Volatility Volatile Memory Volatile Memory The volatile memory in the instrument does not have battery backup. It does not retain any information when AC power is removed. Removing power from this memory meets the memory sanitization requirements specified in the “Clearing and Sanitization Matrix”...
  • Page 21: Memory Clearing, Sanitization And Removal Procedures

    Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures This section explains how to clear, sanitize, and remove memory from your instrument, for all types of non-volatile memory that can be written to during normal instrument operation. Table 6-1 Disk Drive Description and...
  • Page 22 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Table 6-2 EEPROM Memories Description and These memories are used to identify the assemblies (header info) and store option purpose configuration data. Some are also used to hold factory software for FPGAs. The software is loaded when the instrument powers up. This memory cannot be written to during instrument operation.
  • Page 23: Instrument Sanitization Procedures

    Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures This section includes flowcharts that describe how to sanitize an instrument by physical removal and replacement of the Disk Drive. Application License Key Storage Note that License keys for all Applications are stored in EEPROM on the A7 Midplane Assembly (as described in Item 8 of Table 5-1 on page 14).
  • Page 24 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures Figure 6-1 Flowchart for Instrument Sanitization Process by Disk Drive Removal...
  • Page 25: Archiving And Restoring Factory Calibration Data Files

    Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Archiving and Restoring Factory Calibration Data Files Archiving and Restoring Factory Calibration Data Files This section describes how to archive ("back up") the instrument’s factory calibration data to an external USB memory device, or restore the calibration data from an external memory device. Tools Required To perform backup or restore operations, you need: •...
  • Page 26 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Archiving and Restoring Factory Calibration Data Files Figure 6-2 Alignment Data Wizard Dialog 6. Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to back up the calibration data to the external USB memory device, or restore the data from the device.
  • Page 27: Disk Drive Removal Procedure

    Disk Drive Removal Procedure Disk Drive Removal Procedure This chapter describes the procedures for physical removal of the instrument’s disk drive. Application License keys are stored in EEPROM on the A7 Midplane Assembly (as described in Item 8 of Table 5-1 on page 14).
  • Page 28 Disk Drive Removal Procedure 1. Locate the Processor and Disk Drive Assembly on the instrument’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 Instrument Rear Panel & Processor Assembly 2. Locate the removable drive, and its retaining thumbscrew, as shown in Figure 7-1.
  • Page 29 Disk Drive Removal Procedure Figure 7-2 Removable Disk Drive Unit partially extracted 4. Pull the U-shaped handle attached to the drive unit, to remove the drive from the Processor Assembly, as shown in Figure 7-2.
  • Page 30 Disk Drive Removal Procedure...
  • Page 31: User And Remote Interface Security Measures

    User and Remote Interface Security Measures SCPI/GPIB Control of Interfaces User and Remote Interface Security Measures This chapter discusses options that are available to you to control and configure remote access to the instrument, including: • SCPI/GPIB Control of Interfaces •...
  • Page 32: Usb Interfaces

    Running any third-party program while making measurements may adversely affect the CAUTION instrument’s performance. Details of all these features are provided in the "Windows Security" section of the Agilent MXE EMI Receiver: Getting Started & Troubleshooting Guide. USB Interfaces The instrument’s Microsoft Windows operating system can be configured to improve the security of the USB interfaces.
  • Page 33 User and Remote Interface Security Measures USB Interfaces If the per-machine Registry key is present, its settings override those of the per-user NOTE Registry key. The Registry key that controls the per-machine AutoRun settings is: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explor er\NoDriveTypeAutoRun The Registry key that controls the per-user AutoRun settings is: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explore r\NoDriveTypeAutoRun In the following discussions, we use the industry-standard abbreviation HKLM for the root key...
  • Page 34 User and Remote Interface Security Measures USB Interfaces As shown in Figure 8-1 above, the default Windows XP (post-SP2) value for this entry is 0x91 (under the entry HKCU\...\NoDriveTypeAutoRun). This setting disables AutoRun for Unknown and Network drives, but enables AutoRun for Removable, Fixed, CD/DVD or RAM drives. You can disable AutoRun for all drive types by changing the value to 0xFF, as described in the following section.
  • Page 35: Configuring Usb For Read-Only

    1. If you are not currently logged on to the instrument as the Administrator, you must log off. If you are currently logged on to the instrument as the Administrator, and the Agilent XSA application is already running, go to Step 4.
  • Page 36 User and Remote Interface Security Measures USB Interfaces 6. Select the option Read Only. 7. To activate the configuration change, either log out and then back in under your usual user name (which by default is "instrument"), or cycle the instrument power.
  • Page 37: Procedure For Declassifying A Faulty Instrument

    Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Even if the instrument is not able to power on, it may be declassified by removing the disk drive from the instrument, using the appropriate procedure as described in “Disk Drive Removal Procedure”...
  • Page 38 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument...
  • Page 39: Appendix A. References

    Agilent MXE EMI Receiver: Getting Started & Troubleshooting Guide Agilent Technologies Inc. 2011. Part Number: N9038-90002 (subject to revision). A printed copy of this document is supplied with each instrument. It is also available in Acrobat (PDF) form: •...
  • Page 40 References This information is subject to change without notice. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2011-2013 Published in USA, May 2013 Supersedes: February 2013 N9038-90012 Agilent Technologies...

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