Tektronix BSX Series Declassification and Security Instructions

Tektronix BERTScope BSX Series
Bit Error Rate Analyzer

Declassification and Security Instructions

*P077128600*

077-1286-00

Tektronix BERTScope BSX Series
Bit Error Rate Analyzer

Declassification and Security Instructions

Warning

The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid
personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do
so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.

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Table of Contents

Important safety information .............................................................................................................. iii

General safety summary ................................................................................................................ iii

Service safety summary .................................................................................................................. v

Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................... vi

Terms on the product ..................................................................................................................... vi

Symbols on the product ................................................................................................................. vi

Preface ............................................................................................................................................... vii

Memory devices

Volatile memory devices ................................................................................................................ 1

Nonvolatile memory devices .......................................................................................................... 3

Media and data export devices ....................................................................................................... 8

Secure user memory devices

Clear or sanitize the CMOS settings ............................................................................................... 9

Clearing hard disk drives .............................................................................................................. 10

Media and data export devices clear and sanitize procedures

Disable the RS-232 port and USB functions ................................................................................ 11

Disable the Ethernet and GPIB ports ............................................................................................ 12

Remove the hard disk drive .......................................................................................................... 12

Product disassembly procedures

Disassemble the instrument .......................................................................................................... 16

Reassemble the instrument ........................................................................................................... 17

Clear or Sanitize a non-functional instrument

External memory devices ............................................................................................................. 19

Charges ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Recover from clearing or removing the instruments memory ...................................................... 19

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Table of Contents

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Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that
follows the General safety summary.

General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions
specified in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.

Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.

This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.

Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.

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Important safety information

To avoid fire or personal

injury

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of
the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded. Do not
disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it
is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all
times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Connect and disconnect properly.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and

markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

The measurement terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains
or Category II, III, or IV circuits.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or
operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.

Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.

Use only specified replacement parts.

Use proper fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.

Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or

laser radiation exists.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a
unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

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Important safety information

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.

Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.

Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with
handles for lifting and carrying.

Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.

Service safety summary

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.

Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.

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Important safety information

Terms in the manual

Terms on the product

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

These terms may appear on the product:

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DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.

Symbols on the product

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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.

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CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the
manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions
which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used
to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)

The following symbols may appear on the product:

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Preface

Reference

Products

This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove
memory devices from the Tektronix BERTSCope BSX Series Bit Error Rate
Analyzers.

These products have data storage (memory) devices and data output devices.
These instructions tell how to clear or sanitize the memory devices and disable
the data output devices. The instructions also tell how to declassify an instrument
that is not functioning.

The procedures in this document are written to meet the requirements specified
in:

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NISPOM, DoD 5220.22–M, Chapter 8

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ISFO Process Manual for Certification & Accreditation of Classified Systems
under NISPOM

The following Tektronix products are covered by this document:

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BSX125

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BSX240

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BSX320

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