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TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Securityi
Table of Contents
iiTLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security
Preface
This document helps customers with data security concerns to sanitize or remove
memory devices from the TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzers.
These products have data storage (memory) devices and data output devices (USB
ports). These instructions tell how to clear or sanitize the memory devices and
disable the d
instrument that is not functioning.
ata output de vic es. The instructions also tell how to declassify an
Products
Related Documents
Terms
The following Tektronix products a re covered by this document:
All TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzers
TLA5000 Series Te ktronix Logic Analyzer Service Manual, Tektronix part number
071-1305-00.
The following terms may be used in this document:
Clear. T
area. All reusable memory is cleared to deny access to previously stored
information by standard means of access.
Erase. This is equivalent to clear.
Media s
to store or export data from the instrument, such as a USB port.
Nonvo
is removed.
N/A. N
Remove. This is a physical means to clear the data by removing the memory
devi
Manual.
his removes data on media/memory before reusing it in a secured
torage/data export device. Any of several devices that can be used
latile memory. Data is retained when the memory device power
ot applicable (is not necessary for this product or products).
ce from the instrument. Instructions are available in the product Service
tize. This eradicates the data from media/memory so that the data cannot
Sani
be recovered by other means or technology. This is typically used when the
device will be moved (temporarily or permanently) from a secured area to a
non-secured area.
Scrub. This is equivalent to sanitize.
User-modifiable. The user can write to the memory device during normal
instrument operation, using the instrument interface or remote control.
Volatile memory. Data is lost when the instrument is powered off.
TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Securityiii
Preface
ivTLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security
Clear and Sanitize Procedures
Memory Device
s
Table 1: Volatile Memory Devices
Type an d
minimum sizeFunction
Memory, CMOS,
DRAM, 8 MB X 16
Memory; DRAM
CMOS; 1 MB X 16
Motherboard
DDR2 DIMM
Motherboard
CMOS memory
1
During normal instrument operation.
Table 2: No
Type an d
minimum sizeFunction
Hard Disk Drive;
3.5 in., 80 GB,
SATA
Memory, CMOS,
NVRAM;
32 KB X 8
CMOS, EPROM,
8KB
Memory; CMOS,
Flash; 4 MB X 8
Memory; PRGM,
CMOS, Flash;
128 KB
8MBFlash
1
During normal instrument operation.
Stores acquired
user data
,
Stores instrument
code
OS processor
system memory
User can set
BIOS settings
for Motherboard
nvolatile Memory Devices
Contains operating
system, applications
software, captured
waveform records,
instrument settings,
and user programs
Stores calibration
constants
Front panel keypad
code
Stores instrument
code
Stores video BIOS
for the LCD display
Contains
Motherboard BIOS
configuration date
The following tables list the volatile and nonvolatile memory devices.
User
Modifiable
YesTLA acquisit
NoFirmware
No
Yes
User
Modifiable
YesUser input via
YesProgrammed during
NoProgrammed by
YesProgrammed by
NoProgrammed by
NoProgrammed by
Data input
1
methodLocationTo clearTo sanitize
ion
data
processor
OS Application
software
BIOS setup
1
Data input methodLocationTo clearTo sanitize
OS utilities and
applications software
calibration
vendor. Read only.
software during
firmware upgrade
vendor. Read only.
vendor application.
Read only.
Acquisition
Interface boardRemove power for
Micro-ATX bo
Micro-ATX bo
board
ard
ard
InternalLoad recovery
Acquisition boardRecalibrate
Front-Panel board
Interface boardRe-flash
Interface boardN/A. No user
Micro-ATX board
Remove power for
at least 20 seconds
at least 20 seconds
Remove power for
at least 20 seconds
Load custom
defaults
media
N/A. Read only.N/A. Read only.
firmware
data.
N/A. Read only.N/A. Read only.
Remove power for at
least 20 seconds
Remove power for at
least 20 seconds
Remove power for at
least 20 seconds
Remove battery for
at least 20 seconds
Use DOD
approved
scrubbing
software
package, or
remove and
destroy HDD
N/A. No user
data.
N/A. No user
data.
N/A. Read only.
TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security1
Clear and Sanitize Procedures
Data Export Devices
Table 3: Data Export Devices
TypeFunction
USB
host
port
CD-RW,
DVD-ROM
drive
Floppy
drive
LAN
Ethernet
1
During normal instrument operation.
Supports remo
flash drive. User storage
of instrument setups and
exported wav
Store and transport data
Data import/export
Transfer data.
vable USB
eform data.
The following table lists the data export devices. Detailed procedures to disable
these devices are shown following the table.
Data
User
Modifiable
Yes
YesUser inputFront panel
YesUser inputInternal
YesUser inputRear panel
input
1
methodLocationTo disable
Files can be deleted or overwritten on the instrument or a
SaveUSB host port o
front and rear of
the instrument.
n
PC; USB flash d
The USB host port can be disabled. (See page 2, DisablingUSB, Floppy Drive, and CD-RW Capability.)
Remove all CDs and DVDs. Rewritable CDs can
be formatted, stored in a secure area, or destroyed.
Non-rewrita
destroyed.
The drive can be disabled. (See page 2, Disabling USB,
Floppy Driv
Remove all floppy disks and format them (don’t use "Quick
Format"), s
can either be stored or destroyed.
The drive can be disabled. (See page 2, Disabling USB,
Floppy Dri
The LAN can be disabled. (See page 4, To disable LAN
Ethernet C
Disable LAN Ethernet Using the Windows Device Manager.)
rive can be removed and destroyed.
ble CDs or DVDs can either be stored or
e, and CD-RW Capability.)
tore them, or destroy them. Non-rewritable disks
ve, and CD-RW Capability.)
onnectivity Using the BIOS.) (See page 4, To
Disabling USB, Floppy
Drive, an
dCD-RW
Capability
The following instructions give a method to disable the built-in USB and CD-RW
capabili
ty. Using the BIOS disables the devices for DOS programs, while the
Windows Device Manager disables the devices for Windows programs. These
procedures disable both USB and the CD-RW to prevent their use.
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Clear and Sanitize Procedures
To Disable USB,
Manager.
1. Connect a PS2 mouse and a PS2 keyboard to the instrument before powering
on (because US
2. Log on to the instrument as an administrator.
3. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel, and then select System.
4. Select the Hardware tab.
5. Click Device Manager.
6. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers entry by clicking the + next to it.
7. Double-cli
8. Select the Power tab.
9. If the Device Description is anything other than Generic USB Hub, click the
General tab, and select Do not use this device (disable) in the D evice Usage
drop-down
NOTE. It is critical to leave the USB Root Hub operating; otherwise, the front
panel will not function.
Floppy Drive, and CD-RW for Windows Using the Windows Device
B will be disabled).
ck the first USB Root Hub entry.
list.
10. Click OK.
11. Repeat st
Manager window.
12. Expand D
13. Right-click TEAC DW-224E-C, and select Disable.
14. Expand the Floppy disk drives entry in the Device Manager window.
15. Right-click TEAC FD-05PUW USB Device, and select Disable.
16. Reboot the instrument to make the c hanges effective.
17. Password-protect the Windows Administrator account and set up Guest
accounts for end users so that these changes cannot be easily reversed.
eps7through9foreachUSBRootHubshownintheDevice
VD/CD-ROM drives in the Device Manager window.
TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security3
Clear and Sanitize Procedures
To disable LAN Ethernet
Connectivity Using the
BIOS
To Disable LAN Ethernet
Using the Windows Device
Manager
1. Press F2 during
2. Go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration.
3. Set Onboard LAN to Disabled.
4. Press Esc one t
Press F10, and select OK to save cha nges and exit. The LAN system will be
disabled and n
1. Connect a PS2 mouse and a PS2 keyboard to the instrument before powering
on (because USB will be disabled).
2. Log on to the instrument as an administrator.
3. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel, and then select System.
4. Select the Hardware tab.
5. Click Device Manager.
6. Expand the
7. Double click on the Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection.
8. Click the General tab, and select Do not use this device (disable) in the Device
Usage drop-down list.
instrument Boot Up to go to the BIOS configuration menu.
imetoreturntothemainBIOSconfiguration menu.
o longer allow data trafficinorout.
device category Network Adapters.
4TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security
Built-In Security Features
These instruments do not have built-in security features.
To secure the instrument setups or waveform data, you must remove the hard disk
drive and store it in a safe place. Additional removable hard drives (Tektronix
part number 065-0753-00) can be purchased from Tektronix. If the hard drive has
been removed
system and instrument application software. You can use the Operating System
Restore DVD and Product Software CD that were shipped with the instrument.
and a new hard drive is installed, you need to install the operating
TLA5000B Series Logic Analyzer Declassification and Security5
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
How to Clear or
Internal Hard Disk Drive
CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive
Sanitize a Non-Functional Instrument
If your instrument is not functioning, proceed as follows. Refer to your
organization’s policies regarding storage or disposal of any removed items.
For removal instructions, refer to the TLA5000 Series Tektronix Logic AnalyzerService Manual, Tektronix part number 071-1305-00, available on the Tektronix
Web site at w
After removal of a board, refer to your company’s internal policies regarding
handling or
Remove the Internal Hard Disk Drive and return the product to Tektronix. A
new drive will be installed, and the instrument will be repaired and adjusted as
necessar
Remove all CDs and DVDs before you return the instrument to Tektronix for
repair.
If the CD drive is not functional and you are unable to eject a disc, you might
need to remove the CD drive assembly.
ww.tektronix.com/manuals.
disposal of the board.
y.
USB Fla
sh Drive
Charges
Remove the USB flash drive before you return the instrument to Tektronix for
repair.
After removal of the USB flash drive, refer to your company’s internal policies
regarding handling or disposal of the flash drive.
Replacement of any missing hardware will be charged according to the rate at
the time of replacement.
How to Recover from Clearing or Removing the Instrument’s Memory
If the hard drive has been scrubbed, you can reinstall the operating system using
the Image CD that came with the Logic Analyzer. This returns the Logic Analyzer
hard drive to the initial factory shipped state.
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