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- Page 1 Agilent Signal Generators This manual provides documentation for the following instruments: MXG Signal Generator (Series A and B) EXG Signal Generator PSG Signal Generator ESG Signal Generator Security Features and Document of Volatility Agilent Technologies...
- Page 2 Should Agilent and the user have a WARNING separate written agreement with A WARNING notice denotes a warranty terms covering the material hazard.
- 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2. Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices ........ - Page 6 Contents...
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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...
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Page 9: Products Covered By This Document
Products Covered by this Document Products Covered by this Document Product Family Name Product Name Model Number Firmware Revision X-Series Signal Generators MXG Microwave Analog N5183B Signal Generator MXG RF Vector Signal N5182B Generator MXG RF Analog Signal N5181B Generator EXG Microwave Analog N5173B Signal Generator... -
Page 10: Document Purpose
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 11: 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. Do not use the Erase All, Erase and Overwrite All, Erase and Sanitize All, Erase, CAUTION Overwrite, or Sanitize procedures with any of the firmware revisions listed in Table 3-1 below. - Page 12 Products Covered by this Document Recommended Software Upgrades...
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Page 13: 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 14 Security Terms and Definitions...
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Page 15: Instrument Memory & 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. Details are subdivided by Product Name as follows: •... -
Page 16: Mxg (Series B) & Exg Memory
Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series B) & EXG Memory MXG (Series B) & EXG Memory The following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrument and optional baseband generator. Table 5-1 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input... - Page 17 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series B) & EXG Memory Table 5-1 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Type Method Instrument Procedure and Size Remarks 4. Front Panel Front panel operating Front panel Front Panel Turn off Memory...
- Page 18 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series B) & EXG Memory Table 5-2 Vector Models with Baseband Generator Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 2. Extended All user data Normal user “Erase Persistent operation...
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Page 19: 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 5-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component,... - Page 20 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 5-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 3. Firmware Main firmware image Factory CPU board Because this Memory installed or...
- Page 21 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 5-3 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 5. Calibration Factory calibration Factory or RF Board None required Data and configuration...
- Page 22 Instrument Memory & Volatility MXG (Series A) Memory Table 5-4 Vector Models with Baseband Generator (N5162A/N5182A with Options 651, 652, or 654) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 2. Extended All user data Normal user User data is...
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Page 23: Esg And Psg Memory
Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory ESG and PSG Memory The following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrument, optional baseband generator, optional hard disk and option flash drive. Table 5-5 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input... - Page 24 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory Table 5-5 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 3. Firmware Main firmware image Factory CPU board Because this Memory installed or...
- Page 25 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory Table 5-5 Base Instrument (All models and options) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 6. Calibration Factory calibration/ Factory or Motherboard None required Backup configuration data service only...
- Page 26 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory Table 5-6 Vector Models with Baseband Generator (E4438C/E8267D with Options 601 or 602) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 2. BBG Firmware image for Firmware None required Firmware...
- Page 27 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory Table 5-7 Hard Disk (E4438C/E8267C/E8267D with Option 005) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 1. Media User files, including User-saved The hard disk The magnetic Storage flatness calibrations,...
- Page 28 Instrument Memory & Volatility ESG and PSG Memory Table 5-8 Flash Drive (E8257N with Options 008 and 340, E8257D/E8663D with Option 008, and E8267D with Option 009) Memory Purpose/Contents Data Input Location in Sanitization Component, Method Instrument Procedure Type and Size and Remarks 1.
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Page 29: Memory Clearing, Sanitization And Removal Procedures
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. The functions described are: •... -
Page 30: Erase All
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase All Erase All 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. -
Page 31: Erase And Overwrite All
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase and Overwrite All Erase and Overwrite All This function is available in MXG Series A, PSG, and ESG instruments only. It is not available in MXG Series B and EXG instruments. Use Erase and Sanitize All instead. -
Page 32: Erase And Sanitize All
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Erase and Sanitize All Erase and Sanitize All 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 SRAM PSG, ESG only All addressable locations are overwritten once with random characters. -
Page 33: Force Internal To Sd Card
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Force Internal to SD Card The Erase and Sanitize All operation resets the instrument’s LAN settings to their NOTE factory defaults. For more details, see “LAN Setup” on page Model Key Sequence MXG (Series A/B) File >... -
Page 34: Clear Persistent State Information
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures Clear Persistent State Information Clear Persistent State Information Persistent State 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. -
Page 35: Using Secure Mode
Using Secure Mode Using Secure Mode The "Secure Mode" procedure described here is available only for MXG Series A, PSG NOTE (except E8257N without Option 340) and ESG instruments. However, the immediate-action functions Erase All Erase and Sanitize All are also available in MXG Series B and EXG Signal Generators, and achieve the same results. -
Page 36: Caution
Using Secure Mode Step Action Notes Activate Secure Mode Once you activate secure mode (by pressing CAUTION Confirm), you cannot deactivate or decrease the Security Level; the erasure actions for the selected Security Level execute at the next power cycle. Once you activate Secure Mode, you can only increase the Security Level until you cycle power. -
Page 37: Using Secure Display
Using Secure Display Using Secure Display Front panel control of this feature is not available on PSG E8257N instruments (unless NOTE Option 340 is installed), or on E82x7C instruments with firmware revisions earlier than C.03.76. The feature can be activated remotely, however, using SCPI commands. Refer to the “System Commands”... - Page 38 Using Secure Display...
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Page 39: 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, Agilent can provide the new firmware on CD-ROM. To obtain the CD-ROM, contact Agilent or your Agilent representative, as described in “Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices”... -
Page 40: Error Messages And Secure Environments
Error Messages and Secure Environments Error Messages and Secure Environments If you cannot upgrade the firmware prior to using the security features, Agilent 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 41: Recovering Erased System Files
6. Locate Overwrite LICENSE.TXT, cut and paste the replacement license file (obtained in Step 2) into the text box, and click Execute. 7. Cycle the power on the instrument. 8. If configuration errors persist after completing the previous steps, contact Agilent again. - Page 42 Security Issues for Certain Firmware Revisions Recovering Erased System Files...
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Page 43: Procedure For Declassifying A Faulty Instrument
Table 10-1 Service Guide Document Locations Signal Generator Model Link to Service Guide N5183B MXG Microwave Analog Signal http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90059.pdf Generator N5182B MXG RF Vector Signal Generator (Series B) N5181B MXG RF Analog Signal Generator (Series B) N5173B EXG Microwave Analog Signal... - Page 44 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Once the Processor and Hard Disk assemblies have been removed, proceed as in Table 10-2 below: Table 10-2 Assembly Disposal Procedures Assembly Procedure Processor (CPU) Board Either Discard the processor board and send the instrument to a repair facility. A new Processor Board will be installed, then the instrument will be repaired and calibrated.
- Page 45 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument Table 10-2 Assembly Disposal Procedures Assembly Procedure Solid State (Flash) Drive Remove the Solid State Drive from the instrument, then send the instrument to a repair facility. Indicate on the repair order that the Solid State Drive was (E8257N Option 008, removed and must be replaced.
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Page 47: 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 Agilent Technologies Inc. Specific to Signal Generator model MXG (Series B) & EXG: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90054.pdf MXG (Series A): http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90002.pdf... - Page 48 References Programming Guide Agilent Technologies Inc. Specific to Signal Generator model: MXG (Series B), EXG & PSG: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/E8251-90355.pdf MXG (Series A) & ESG: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90005.pdf SCPI Programmers Reference Agilent Technologies Inc. Specific to Signal Generator model: MXG (Series B) & EXG: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/N5180-90057.pdf...