Keysight X-Series Security Features And Document Of Volatility

Keysight X-Series Security Features And Document Of Volatility

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Keysight X-Series

Signal Analyzers

This manual provides documentation for the
following analyzers:
PXE EMI Receiver N9048B
UXA Signal Analyzer N9040B/N9041B
PXA Signal Analyzer N9030B
MXA Signal Analyzer N9020B
EXA Signal Analyzer N9010B
CXA Signal Analyzer N9000B
NFA Noise Figure Analyzer N8973B-N8976B
Security
Features and
Document of
Volatility

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  • Page 1: Signal Analyzers

    Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers This manual provides documentation for the following analyzers: PXE EMI Receiver N9048B UXA Signal Analyzer N9040B/N9041B PXA Signal Analyzer N9030B MXA Signal Analyzer N9020B EXA Signal Analyzer N9010B CXA Signal Analyzer N9000B NFA Noise Figure Analyzer N8973B-N8976B...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    1400 Fountaingrove Parkway pursuant to the FAR and the DFARS Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and are set forth specifically in writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight shall Technology Licenses be under no obligation to update, A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It...
  • Page 3 To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates: http://www.keysight.com/find/emailupdates Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at: http://www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair Is your product software up-to-date? Periodically, Keysight releases software updates to fix known defects and incorporate product enhancements.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Security Features and Document of Volatility Contents Table of Contents 1 Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices 2 Products Covered by this Document Determining Installed Options & Processor Assembly Type 3 Security Terms and Definitions 4 Instrument Memory & Volatility...
  • Page 5 Contents SCPI Commands Option SF2 Operating System Changes Menu & Command Changes Front-panel Keys File Menu Preset Menu System Menu Disabled SCPI Commands Appendix A References...
  • Page 6: Contacting Keysight Sales And Service Offices

    Keysight representative. N O T E In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the instrument by its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Keysight representative can determine whether your unit is still within its warranty period.
  • Page 7: Products Covered By This Document

    Be sure that all information stored by the user in the instrument that needs to be saved is properly backed up before attempting to clear any of the instrument memory. Keysight Technologies cannot be held responsible for any lost files or data resulting from the clearing of memory.
  • Page 8: Determining Installed Options & Processor Assembly Type

    Products Covered by this Document Determining Installed Options & Processor Assembly Type Determining Installed Options & Processor Assembly Type To determine your instrument’s installed options and processor assembly type: 1. Press the System hardkey on the front panel, or tap the gear icon in the user interface.
  • Page 9: Security Terms And Definitions

    “Clearing and Sanitization Matrix” in Section 14.1.16 of the ODAA Process Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of Classified Systems under the NISPOM. Secure Erase Secure Erase is a term that is used to refer to either the clearing or sanitization features of Keysight instruments.
  • Page 10: Instrument Memory & Volatility

    Security Features and Document of 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 11: 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. N O T E The instrument contains no user-accessible non-volatile memory, except for the Disk Drive described in Item 17 of...
  • Page 12 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 5. Config Memory Contains measurement Programmed A3 Digital IF None and control software, before installation.
  • Page 13 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 12. COMe Defines PCIe, SATA, USB, Programmed A4 Processor None EEPROM DisplayPort, VGA, LAN, before installation Assy...
  • Page 14 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 18. License Contains instrument Programmed A7 Midplane None Storage Memory serial number and before installation Assy license keys for...
  • Page 15 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 25. Spartan6 Contains measurement Programmed A14 Synthesizer None configuration and control software, before installation Assy memory...
  • Page 16 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 32. Config Contains measurement Programmed A16A1 None Memory and control software, before installation.
  • Page 17 Instrument Memory & Volatility Non-Volatile Memory Table 4-1 Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization Component, Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 40. PSoCMA Contains parameters for Programmed A21 WBIF Assy None EEPROM memory PSoCMA processor during board Contains no...
  • Page 18: 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 functions of all partitions are provided in Table 4-2 below.
  • Page 19: 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” in Section 14.1.16 of the ODAA Process Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of Classified Systems under the...
  • Page 20 Instrument Memory & Volatility Volatile Memory Table 4-3 Summary of Volatile Instrument Memory Memory Type Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in Sanitization and Size Instrument and Procedure Remarks 5. SDRAM Contains measurement Programmed by A23 Digital IF Turn off data from data firmware.
  • Page 21: Memory Clearing, Sanitization And Removal Procedures

    Security Features and Document of Volatility 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.
  • Page 22 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Table 5-2 EEPROM Memories Memory Not applicable. This memory does not contain user information and is not accessible by the user. sanitization Memory removal Not applicable. Write protecting Not applicable. Memory Not applicable. validation Remarks With one exception, as described below, these memories are only writable by factory/service center software, or upgrade installation software.
  • 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 18 of Table 4-1 on page 11).
  • Page 24 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures Step Task Ensure that a secondary drive is available for this instrument. This will become the non-controlled drive, and must have the same software revision as the instrument drive that will go into the controlled area. Archive calibration files from Disk Drive to portable media, and use this media to install the calibration files onto the secondary drive mentioned in Step 3.
  • 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.
  • Page 26 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Archiving and Restoring Factory Calibration Data Files Figure 5-1 Alignment Data Wizard Dialog 7. 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. Security Features and Document of Volatility...
  • Page 27: Disk Drive Removal Procedure

    Security Features and Document of Volatility Disk Drive Removal Procedure Disk Drive Removal Procedure This chapter describes the procedures for physical removal of the instrument’s disk drive. T I P Application License keys are stored in EEPROM on the A7 Midplane Assembly (as described in Item 18 of Table 4-1 on page 11).
  • Page 28 Disk Drive Removal Procedure 1. Locate the Processor and Disk Drive Assembly on the instrument’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 6-1. 2. Locate the removable drive, and its retaining thumbscrew, as shown in Figure 6-1. Figure 6-1 Instrument Rear Panel & Processor Assembly 3.
  • Page 29 Disk Drive Removal Procedure Figure 6-2 Removable Disk Drive Unit fully extracted 4. Pull the U-shaped handle attached to the drive unit, to remove the drive from the Processor Assembly, as shown in Figure 6-2. Security Features and Document of Volatility...
  • Page 30: Sd Memory Card Removal Procedure

    Security Features and Document of Volatility SD Memory Card Removal Procedure SD Memory Card Removal Procedure When present, the SD Memory Card is located on the A4 Processor assembly. However, it can only be accessed after the instrument’s disk drive is removed. To remove the SD Memory Card: 1.
  • Page 31 SD Memory Card Removal Procedure Figure 7-1 Instrument Rear Panel, showing Removable Disk Drive Assembly and SD Memory Card 3. Reinstall the disk drive assembly. Removing the SD Memory Card does not interfere with normal operation of the instrument operating system or the instrument application software. Security Features and Document of Volatility...
  • Page 32: User And Remote Interface Security Measures

    Security Features and Document of Volatility User and Remote Interface Security Measures User and Remote Interface Security Measures This chapter discusses options that are available to you to control and configure user and remote access to the instrument, including: — SCPI/GPIB Control of Interfaces —...
  • Page 33: Usb Interfaces

    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 Keysight XSA application is already running, go to Step 4.
  • Page 34: Sd Memory Card

    Figure 8-1 Windows Log off Control 3. After you have logged on to the instrument as the Administrator, restart the Keysight XSA application. 4. When the XSA application has fully initialized (that is, when the main results view and softkey menu are visible), press the System front-panel key.
  • Page 35: Procedure For Declassifying A Faulty Instrument

    Security Features and Document of Volatility 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: 1. Removing the disk drive from the instrument, using the appropriate procedure as described in “Disk Drive Removal Procedure”...
  • Page 36: Special Options

    Security Features and Document of Volatility Special Options 10 Special Options You can install certain special options that provide security-related functionality. The following available options are described in this chapter. — “Option SF1” on page 37 — “Option SF2” on page 38 To determine which of these options, if any, are installed in your instrument, use the procedure described in “Determining Installed Options &...
  • Page 37: Scpi Commands

    Special Options Option SF1 Option SF1 Option SF1 is a license key-enabled special option that addresses the requirements of security-conscious users. Installing Option SF1 in the instrument causes changes to available functionality in certain menus, and suppression of certain SCPI commands, to prevent the launching of Windows programs from the instrument application.
  • Page 38: Option Sf2

    If the X-Series application is then started (with Option SF2 installed), an advisory dialog appears, describing how to disable the page files. The X-Series application will not start until memory page files are disabled. For details of how to run SF2RegSetup.reg, refer to Installation Note: Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers Option SF2.
  • Page 39: File Menu

    Special Options Option SF2 — Save N O T E Save and Recall are often used with the N9069C Noise Figure Measurement Application to allow multiple noise sources to be used without the need to re-enter ENR values or to perform the noise source calibration each time a different noise source is connected.
  • Page 40 Special Options Option SF2 — :MMEMory:LOAD:AXConfig — :MMEMory:LOAD:CAPTured — :MMEMory:LOAD:CCORrection — :MMEMory:LOAD:CHTable — :MMEMory:LOAD:CORRection — :MMEMory:LOAD:CORRection:DDIRectory — :MMEMory:LOAD:CORRection:GROup — :MMEMory:LOAD:DLISt — :MMEMory:LOAD:DPD:REFerence:DATa — :MMEMory:LOAD:DPD:REFerence:SRATe? — :MMEMory:LOAD:DTRaces — :MMEMory:LOAD:ENR — :MMEMory:LOAD:EVMSetup — :MMEMory:LOAD:FMT — :MMEMory:LOAD:FREQuency — :MMEMory:LOAD:IQRef — :MMEMory:LOAD:LIMit — :MMEMory:LOAD:LIMit:DDIRectory —...
  • Page 41 Special Options Option SF2 — :MMEMory:LOAD:STATe:VSA — :MMEMory:LOAD:T2Config — :MMEMory:LOAD:TMMConfig — :MMEMory:LOAD:TRACe — :MMEMory:LOAD:TRACe:DATA — :MMEMory:LOAD:TRACe:REGister — :MMEMory:LOAD:VSASetup — :MMEMory:LOAD:ZMAP — :MMEMory:MSIS — :MMEMory:NAME — :MMEMory:NFIGure:LOAD:ENR — :MMEMory:NFIGure:LOAD:FREQuency — :MMEMory:NFIGure:LOAD:LOSS — :MMEMory:NFIGure:STORe:ENR — :MMEMory:NFIGure:STORe:FREQuency — :MMEMory:NFIGure:STORe:LOSS — :MMEMory:REGister:STATe:LABel — :MMEMory:REGister:STATe:LABel:MAXimum? —...
  • Page 42 Special Options Option SF2 — :MMEMory:RMEDia:LIST? — :MMEMory:RMEDia:SIZE? — :MMEMory:RMEDia:WPRotect? — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:ALL — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:DEFault — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:HWSettings — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:LINes:ALL — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:NONE — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:SCData — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRACe[:ACTive] — :MMEMory:SELect[:ITEM]:TRANsducer:ALL — :MMEMory:STORe:ALIMit — :MMEMory:STORe:ALISt — :MMEMory:STORe:ATRace — :MMEMory:STORe:AXConfig — :MMEMory:STORe:CAPTured — :MMEMory:STORe:CHTable — :MMEMory:STORe:CORRection —...
  • Page 43 Special Options Option SF2 — :MMEMory:STORe:RECording — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:DATA — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:MTABle — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:PTABle — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:SNGLS — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:SPECtrogram — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:CUMulative — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:CURRent — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:PDW — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:PDW:FULL — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:PULSe — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:PULSe:FULL — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:VPDW — :MMEMory:STORe:RESults:TABLe:VPDW:FULL — :MMEMory:STORe:SCAN — :MMEMory:STORe:SCONfig — :MMEMory:STORe:SCReen —...
  • Page 44 Special Options Option SF2 — :MMEMory:TRACe:OPERator:STATe — :MMEMory:TRACe:PDEScription — :MMEMory:TRACe:PDEScription:STATe — :MMEMory:TRACe:TITLe — :MMEMory:TRACe:TITLe:STATe SYSTem Subsystem — :SYSTem:PON:TYPE — :SYSTem:PRESet:SAVE — :SYSTem:PRESet:TYPE — :SYSTem:PRESet:USER — :SYSTem:PRESet:USER:ALL — :SYSTem:PRESet:USER:SAVE — :SYSTem:PRINt:THEMe Security Features and Document of Volatility...
  • Page 45: Appendix A References

    NISPOM Defense Security Service. Version 3.2, November 15, 2013 May be downloaded in PDF format from: https://www.dss.mil/Portals/69/documents/odaa/ODAA Process Manual Version 3.2.pdf Installation Note: Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers Option SF2 Keysight Technologies 2018. Part Number: N9020-90234. May be downloaded from: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/N9020-90234.pdf...
  • Page 46 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2014-2019 Edition 7, July 2019 N9040-90005 www.keysight.com...

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