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Security Guide

Keysight M9384B VXG 

 Microwave Signal Generator

Summary of Contents for M9384B VXG

Page 1: ...Security Guide Keysight M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator ...

Page 2: ...use modify reproduce release perform display or disclose commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation No additional government requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply except to the extent that those terms rights or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software pursuant to the FAR and the DFARS and are set forth...

Page 3: ...e 9 Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices 9 Memory Declassification Procedure Security Terms and Definitions 12 Product Memory Sanitization 13 M9384B Microwave Vector Signal Generator 14 Disk Drive Partitioning and Use 14 Methods for Memory Sanitization 14 Frequency Reference Assembly 19 Direct Digital Synthesizer Assembly 20 Source Output Assembly 21 Upconverter Assembly 22 Digital Vector...

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Page 5: ...e for the use and maintenance of equipment for ensuring that the equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits and for ensuring operators are adequately trained Operators use the product for its intended function They must be trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the instrument They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live cir...

Page 6: ... any unknown circuit before measuring Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times The responsible body must ensure that operators are prevented access and or insulated from every connection point In some cases connections must be exposed to potential human contact Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electr...

Page 7: ...ore performing any maintenance disconnect the line cord and all test cables To maintain protection from electric shock and fire replacement components in mains circuits including the power transformer test leads and input jacks must be purchased from Keysight Standard fuses with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and type are the same Other components that are not safet...

Page 8: ...ied as Monitoring and Control instrumentation product Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return unwanted products contact your local Keysight office or for more information see http about keysight com en companyinfo environment takeback shtml This symbol indicates the instrument is sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD ESD can damage the highly sensitive components in your instrument...

Page 9: ...r Is your product software up to date Periodically Keysight releases software updates to fix known defects and incorporate product enhancements To search for software updates for your product go to the Keysight Technical Support website at http www keysight com find techsupport Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices Assistance with test and measurement needs and information to help you find...

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Page 11: ...ecurity features and the steps necessary to declassify the products through memory sanitization or removal For additional information on a particular product the Keysight Instrument Security Database may be accessed here www keysight com find security For general information the Keysight Aerospace and Defense web page may be found at www keysight com find ad What you will find in this section Secu...

Page 12: ...tion procedures include memory sanitization or memory removal or both Keysight declassification procedures are designed to meet the requirements specified in DoD 5220 22 M Chapter 8 Sanitization As defined in Section 8 301b of DoD 5220 22 M sanitization is the process of removing or eradicating stored data so that the data cannot be recovered using any known technology Instrument sanitization is t...

Page 13: ...duct Memory Sanitization Product Memory Sanitization Sanitization processes for the following Keysight product models are covered in this document Instrument M9384B Microwave Signal Generator Assemblies Frequency Reference Direct Digital Synthesizer Source Output Upconverter Digital Vector Modulator ...

Page 14: ...nstrument The D partition is reserved for data storage The User Accounts that are configured by Keysight have their Documents file system mapped to the D drive This is for the convenience of backing up the measurement data You should always backup the data on the D drive to an external device This allows you to restore the data if you ever need to replace the disk drive The E partition is reserve ...

Page 15: ...erator 5 Select Uninstall Memory Type 2 Memory Type RAM Main Memory Memory Size Configuration Dependent Memory Function Stores Frequency start stop step power waveform and impairments User Modifiable Yes Volatile Yes Memory Erase Processes Cycle power Memory Type 3 Memory Type Controller Hard Drive Memory Size Configuration Dependent Memory Function Stores state files User Modifiable Yes Volatile ...

Page 16: ... DoD 5220 22 M sanitization or a variant prevents all software and hardware based data recovery methods from obtaining information from the SSD SSD Removal and Installation Because it is virtually impossible to completely and selectively erase all user data on a hard drive without also destroying the operating system the best method for maintaining security when the controller must be removed from...

Page 17: ...Vector Signal Generator 2 Remove the SSD cover from the top of the M9384B chassis by loosening the 4 screws 3 Loosen the two thumb screws securing the SSD to the tray 4 Gently pull the SSD connector away from the mating connector on the M9384B top cover You can return the VXG for service without the SSD installed ...

Page 18: ...tor 5 Install the new SSD by sliding the SSD connector into the mating connector on the M9384B 6 Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the SSD in the tray 7 Tighten the four screws to attach the cover to the top of the M9384B Do not torque the screws to more than 6 in lbs Refer to the M9384B Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide ...

Page 19: ...x assembly temperature and calibration data User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 2 Memory Type Flash Memory Memory Size 128 M Bit Memory Function Stores Device firmware Images can be changed during VXG software updates User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 3 Memory Type FPGA M...

Page 20: ...al verify date max assembly temperature and calibration and alignment data User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 2 Memory Type Flash Memory Memory Size 128 M Bit Memory Function Device firmware Images can be changed during VXG software updates User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory T...

Page 21: ...mperature and calibration and alignment data User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 2 Memory Type Flash Memory Memory Size 128 M Bit Memory Function Device firmware Images can be changed during VXG software updates User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 3 Memory Type FPGA Memory ...

Page 22: ...perature and calibration and alignment data User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 2 Memory Type Flash Memory Memory Size 128 M Bit Memory Function Device firmware Images can be changed during VXG software updates User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 3 Memory Type FPGA Memory S...

Page 23: ...verify date max assembly temperature and calibration and alignment data User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type 2 Memory Type Flash Memory Memory Size 128 M Bit Memory Function Device firmware Images can be changed during VXG software updates User Modifiable No Volatile No Memory Erase Processes None this is not user accessible Memory Type...

Page 24: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2020 Edition 1 May 2020 M9384 90009 www keysight com ...

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