Agilent Technologies MXG (Series A and B) Service Manual

Agilent TechnologiesSecurity Features and Document of VolatilityAgilent Signal GeneratorsThis manual provides documentation for the following instrume

10 Products Covered by this DocumentDocument PurposeDocument PurposeThis document describes instrument memory types and security features. It provides

11Products Covered by this DocumentRecommended Software UpgradesRecommended Software UpgradesThe information in this section applies only to PSG and E

12 Products Covered by this DocumentRecommended Software Upgrades

13Security Terms and Definitions4Security Terms and DefinitionsTerm DefinitionClearing As defined in Section 8-301a of DoD 5220.22-M, “National Indust

14 Security Terms and Definitions

15Instrument Memory & Volatility5 Instrument Memory & VolatilityThis chapter contains information on the memory components in your instrument.

16 Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series B) & EXG MemoryMXG (Series B) & EXG MemoryThe following tables describe each memory type used

17Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series B) & EXG Memory4. Front Panel Memory(SRAM)2KByteYes No Front panel operating memoryFront panel fir

18 Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series B) & EXG Memory2. Extended Persistent Memory(Flash SSD)40 GByte, partitioned as follows:4 GByte:

19Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series A) MemoryMXG (Series A) MemoryThe following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrume

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20 Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series A) Memory3. Firmware Memory(Flash)8MByteNo Yes Main firmware image Factory installed or firmware upgr

21Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series A) Memory5. Calibration Data(Flash)256 KByteNo Yes Factory calibration and configuration data backupFa

22 Instrument Memory & VolatilityMXG (Series A) Memory2. Extended Persistent Memory(Flash)a4GByteYes Yes All user data Normal user operationUser d

23Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG MemoryESG and PSG MemoryThe following tables describe each memory type used in the base instrument, op

24 Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG Memory3. Firmware Memory (Flash)12 MByteNo Yes Main firmware image Factory installed or firmware upgr

25Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG Memory6. Calibration Backup Memory (Flash)512 KByteNo Yes Factory calibration/ configuration data back

26 Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG Memory2. BBG Firmware Memory (Flash)32 MByteNo Yes Firmware image for baseband generatorFirmware upgr

27Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG MemoryTable 5-7 Hard Disk (E4438C/E8267C/E8267D with Option 005)Memory Component, Type and SizeWritab

28 Instrument Memory & VolatilityESG and PSG MemoryTable 5-8 Flash Drive (E8257N with Options 008 and 340, E8257D/E8663D with Option 008, and E82

29Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures6 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresThis chapter describes several security fu

3WarrantyThis Agilent technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date

30 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresErase AllErase AllThis function removes all user files, user flatness calibrations, user I/Q ca

31Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresErase and Overwrite AllErase and Overwrite AllThis function is available in MXG Series A, PSG, a

32 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresErase and Sanitize AllErase and Sanitize AllThis function performs the same actions as Erase Al

33Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresForce Internal to SD CardNOTE The Erase and Sanitize All operation resets the instrument’s LAN s

34 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal ProceduresClear Persistent State InformationClear Persistent State InformationPersistent StateThe persist

35Using Secure Mode7Using Secure ModeNOTE The "Secure Mode" procedure described here is available only for MXG Series A, PSG (except E8257N

36 Using Secure Mode3 Activate Secure Mode CAUTION Once you activate secure mode (by pressing Confirm), you cannot deactivate or decrease the Security

37Using Secure Display8 Using Secure DisplayNOTE Front panel control of this feature is not available on PSG E8257N instruments (unless Option 340 is

38 Using Secure Display

39Security Issues for Certain Firmware RevisionsFirmware Update Procedure9 Security Issues for Certain Firmware RevisionsThe information in this chapt

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40 Security Issues for Certain Firmware RevisionsError Messages and Secure EnvironmentsError Messages and Secure EnvironmentsIf you cannot upgrade the

41Security Issues for Certain Firmware RevisionsRecovering Erased System FilesRecovering Erased System FilesTo recover the lost files, perform the fol

42 Security Issues for Certain Firmware RevisionsRecovering Erased System Files

43Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument10 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty InstrumentIf the instrument is not functional, and you are un

44 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty InstrumentOnce the Processor and Hard Disk assemblies have been removed, proceed as in Table 10-2 below:Table

45Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty InstrumentSolid State (Flash) Drive(E8257N Option 008, E8257D/E8663D Option 008, and E8267D Option 009 only)Rem

46 Procedure for Declassifying a Faulty Instrument

47ReferencesA: References1. DoD 5220.22-M, “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)”United States Department of Defense. Revise

This information is subject to change without notice.© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2004-2014Published in USA, February 2014Supersedes: August 2012E4400

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7Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices2 Contacting Agilent Sales and Service OfficesAssistance with test and measurement needs, and information

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9Products Covered by this Document3 Products Covered by this DocumentProduct Family Name Product Name Model Number Firmware RevisionX-Series Signal Ge