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- Page 1 Keysight Signal Generators This manual provides documentation for the following instruments: MXG Signal Generator (Series A) ESG Signal Generator Security Features and Document of Volatility...
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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 Document Purpose Recommended Software Upgrades 3 Security Terms and Definitions 4 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory... -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Recommended Software Upgrades
Products Covered by this Document Recommended Software Upgrades Recommended Software Upgrades The information in this section applies only to PSG and ESG Signal Generators. CAUTION Do not use the Erase All, Erase and Overwrite All, Erase and Sanitize All, Erase, Overwrite, or Sanitize procedures with any of the firmware revisions listed in Table 2-1 below. -
Page 8: Security Terms And Definitions
“Clearing and Sanitization Matrix” in Section 5.2.5.5.5 of the ISFO 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 9: Instrument Memory & Volatility
Security Features and Document of Volatility Instrument Memory & Volatility Instrument Memory & Volatility This chapter contains information on the memory components in your instrument. The tables provide details of the size of each memory component, its type, how it is used, its location, volatility, and the sanitization procedure. The descriptions are divided by product type, as follows: —... -
Page 10: Mxg (Series A) Memory
Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory MXG (Series A) Memory The following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrument and optional baseband generator. Table 4-1 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component,... - Page 11 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 4-1 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 3. Firmware Main firmware image Factory CPU board Because this Memory installed or...
- Page 12 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 4-1 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 6. LCD Display Display buffer Operating CPU board, not Turn off Memory system...
- Page 13 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 4-2 Vector Models with Baseband Generator (N5162A/N5182A with Options 651, 652, or 654) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 3. Calibration No user data Factory or None required (no...
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Page 14: Esg Memory
Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG Memory ESG Memory The following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrument, optional baseband generator, optional hard disk and option flash drive. Table 4-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization... - Page 15 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG Memory Table 4-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 3. Firmware Main firmware image Factory CPU board Because this Memory installed or (same chip as...
- Page 16 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG Memory Table 4-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 7. Boards Factory calibration and Factory or All RF boards, None required (no Memory information files, code...
- Page 17 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG Memory Table 4-4 Vector Models with Baseband Generator (E4438C with Options 601 or 602) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 3. Coprocessor Operating memory of During normal This memory is Turn off...
- Page 18 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG Memory Table 4-5 Hard Disk (E4438C with Option 005) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument and Procedure Type and Size Remarks 1. Media Storage User files, including User-saved The hard disk is The magnetic flatness calibrations, IQ data...
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Page 19: 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 chapter describes several security functions you can use to remove sensitive data stored in the instrument before moving it from a secure development environment. -
Page 20: Erase All (Option 006 Only)
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase All (Option 006 Only) Erase All (Option 006 Only) This function removes all user files, user flatness calibrations, user I/Q calibrations, and resets all table editors with original factory values, ensuring that user data and configurations are not accessible or viewable. The instrument appears as if it is in its original factory state, however, the memory is not sanitized. -
Page 21: Erase And Overwrite All
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase and Overwrite All Erase and Overwrite All This function performs the same actions as Erase All, plus it clears and overwrites various memory types, as described below. Memory Type Models Description SRAM Not MXG All addressable locations are overwritten once with random characters. -
Page 22: Erase And Sanitize All (Option 006 Only)
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase and Sanitize All (Option 006 Only) Erase and Sanitize All (Option 006 Only) This function performs the same actions as Erase All, plus it clears and overwrites the various memory types, as described below. Memory Type Models Description... -
Page 23: Clear Persistent State Information
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Clear Persistent State Information Clear Persistent State Information The persistent state settings contain instrument setup information that can be toggled within predefined limits such as display intensity, contrast and the GPIB address. In vector models, the user IQ Cal is also saved in this area. The following functions can be used to clear the IQ Cal file and to set the operating states that are not affected by an instrument power-on, preset, or *RST command to their factory default:... -
Page 24: Using Secure Mode
Security Features and Document of Volatility Using Secure Mode Using Secure Mode Secure Mode automatically applies the selected Security Level action the next time the instrument’s power is cycled. To activate Secure Mode, do the following: Step Action Notes Open the Security Level menu For MXG (Series A), press: File >... -
Page 25: Using Secure Display
Security Features and Document of Volatility Using Secure Display Using Secure Display This function prevents unauthorized personnel from reading the instrument display or tampering with the current configuration via the front panel. When Secure Display is active, the display is blank, except for an advisory message, as shown in Figure 7-1 below. -
Page 26: Security Issues For Certain Firmware Revisions
2. Under the Technical Support Tab, select Drivers and Software, and follow the remaining links to the firmware upgrade page. If web access is not available, Keysight can provide the new firmware on CD-ROM. To obtain the CD-ROM, contact Keysight or your Keysight representative, as described in “Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices”... -
Page 27: Error Messages And Secure Environments
Error Messages and Secure Environments If you cannot upgrade the firmware prior to using the security features, Keysight will help you to recover from error messages that may appear after executing the security functions. The error messages indicate that instrument system files have been erased. -
Page 28: Recovering Erased System Files
1. Obtain your instrument’s model and serial number. 2. Contact Keysight and request a replacement license file. The Keysight representative will ask for the model and serial number. 3. Update the firmware to the revision specified in the "Update to" column of Table 8-1 on page a. -
Page 29: Procedure For Declassifying A Faulty Instrument
Security Features and Document of Volatility Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument If the instrument is not functional, and you are unable to use the security functions, you may physically remove the Processor board and Hard Disk or Solid State Drive (if installed). -
Page 30: Appendix A References
INCITS Technical Committee T13/1699-D Revision 6a, September 6th, 2008 This standard may be downloaded in Acrobat (PDF) format from the INCITS T13 web site: http://www.t13.org/documents/UploadedDocuments/docs2008/D1699r6a-ATA8- ACS.pdf Installation Guide Keysight Technologies Inc. Specific to Signal Generator model MXG (Series A): http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90002.pdf ESG: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/E4400-90502.pdf Programming Guide Keysight Technologies Inc. - Page 31 References Service Guide Keysight Technologies Inc. N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG (Series A) Signal Generators http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90006.pdf E4428C/38C ESG Signal Generators http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/E4400-90511.pdf Security Features & Document of Volatility...
- Page 32 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2004-2017 Edition 3, October 2017 E4400-90621 www.keysight.com...
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