Keysight MXG A Series - 5 Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures

Security Features and Document of Volatility
Memory Clearing, Sanitization and Removal Procedures
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5 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:
— “Erase All (Option 006 Only)” on page 20
— “Erase and Overwrite All” on page 21
— “Erase and Sanitize All (Option 006 Only)” on page 22
— “Clear Persistent State Information” on page 23
CAUTION These functions do not erase or sanitize external media connected to the
instrument’s USB port.
CAUTION Do not use the Erase All, Erase and Overwrite All, Erase and Sanitize All,
Erase, Overwrite, or Sanitize procedure with any of these firmware revisions:
E44x8C: C.04.84, C.04.86, C.04.95
If your instrument’s current firmware revision is among those listed above,
please upgrade immediately to newer firmware. For details, see “Firmware
Update Procedure” on page 26.