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R 97077
Logic Analyzer Technical Report
Date: June 17, 2005
Subject: Memory Erasure & Parts in TLA5201, TLA5202, TLA5203, TLA5204.
MEMORY ERASURE PROCEDURE
These products contain an open architecture PC with an internal hard drive. All user storable data is stored on the
internal hard drive. There are DOD approved scrubbing software packages available for the hard drive. We have no
recommendations regarding the available packages. After 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.
Turn the power off for at least 20 seconds to clear volatile memory. NVRAM does not contain any acquisition data (only
cal constants, etc.).
Remove setup information from the BIOS by resetting the BIOS to default on power-up.
Remove all floppy disks and format them (don’t use "Quick Format"), store them, or destroy them.
Remove all CDs. Rewritable CDs can be formatted, stored or destroyed. Non-rewritable CDs can either be stored or
destroyed.
If you have any questions, contact the Tektronix Technical Support Center at 1-800-833-9200*3.