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Keysight representative. 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.
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Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices Security Features and Document of Volatility...
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Be sure that all information stored by the user in the instrument that needs to be saved is properly IMPORTANT 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.
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Products Covered by this Document Security Features and Document of Volatility...
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“Clearing and Sanitization Matrix” in Appendix O of the “ODAA Process Guide for C&A of Classified Systems under NISPOM”. Secure Erase Secure Erase is a term that is used to refer to either the clearing or sanitization features of Keysight instruments.
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Security Terms and Definitions Security Features and Document of Volatility...
Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Security Features and Document of Volatility 4 Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility This chapter summarizes all memory types in the instrument. The descriptions are divided between: Memory in the M9037A Controller Memory in the M9300A Frequency Reference...
Memory in the M9037A Controller This section contains information on the memory components used in the controller. The N5511A test system is equipped with the Keysight M9037A PXIe controller. The table provides details of the size of each memory component, its type, how it is used, its location, volatility, and the sanitization procedure.
Module Temperature, and Calibration Data. Flash Memory Device firmware. Images can be changed Reference PC None; this is not 128 Mbit using the Keysight Soft Front Panel firmware board user accessible. update utility. Flash Memory Stores Calibration Preferences: Due Date,...
Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility Memory in the M9550A Phase Detector Memory in the M9550A Phase Detector 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.
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Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility Memory in the M9550A Phase Detector Table 4-3 Summary of M9550A Phase Detector instrument memory Memory Purpose/Contents Location in Sanitization Component, Type Instrument Procedure and Size Flash Memory Used for controlling the signal path flow LNA3 None;...
Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility Memory in the M9551A Data Converter Memory in the M9551A Data Converter 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.
Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility Memory in the Chassis Memory in the Chassis This section contains information on the memory components used in the PXIe M9019A chassis. The table provides details of the size of each memory component, its type, how it is used, its location, volatility, and the sanitization procedure.
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Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility Memory in the Chassis Table 4-5 Summary of PXIe Chassis memory Memory Purpose/Contents/Remarks Sanitization Procedure Component, Type and Size Complex Left trigger bridge functionality. None Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) 64 Macrocells Complex Right trigger bridge functionality. None Programmable Logic Device...
Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Security Features and Document of Volatility 5 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and/or 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...
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and/or Removal Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures Instrument Sanitization Procedures Removable Drive Data Destruction Several commercially available software programs exist to completely destroy all data on a data storage device such as the removable hard disk drive (or solid state drive).
3. Unseat the removable SSD with its mounting bracket from the connector and pull straight out. Figure 5-1 Removing the solid state drive (Keysight M9037A controller) If the SSD is removed from the M9037A, do not attempt to power it up. Always install the SSD before applying power to the M9037A.
Instrument Sanitization Procedures Application License Key Storage License keys for measurement applications are stored on the removable hard drive; if you need to replace the SSD, contact Keysight Customer Support for help with restoring these licenses. Other Memories Other memory devices in the N5511A are described in: •...
Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Security Features and Document of Volatility 6 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 •...
User and Remote Interface Security Measures SCPI/GPIB Control of Interfaces SCPI/GPIB Control of Interfaces The GPIB command LLO (local lockout) can be sent by the controller to disable operation of the instrument’s front-panel keys and softkey menus. Operating System Security Features The instrument’s Windows operating system includes a variety of features that you can invoke or modify to enhance system security.
7 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 “Solid State Drive Removal (Keysight M9037A Controller)” on page...
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Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Security Features and Document of Volatility...
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DSS-cleared industries may request a copy of this document via email, by following the instructions at: http://www.dss.mil/isp/odaa/request.html Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System: Getting Started Guide Keysight Technologies Inc. 2019. Part Number: N5511-90001 (subject to revision). A printed copy of this document is supplied with each instrument.
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