Dell Latitude 3540 User guide

Dell Precision 3540
Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P80F
Regulatory Type: P80F001
September 2021
Rev. A01

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Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Chassis overview......................................................................................................... 8
Display view...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Left view................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Right view..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Palmrest view....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom view..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Keyboard shortcuts.............................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4: Technical specifications............................................................................................. 10
System information........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Processor.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
System board connectors................................................................................................................................................ 12
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Video card............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Communication................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Wireless................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................14
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Fingerprint reader—optional...........................................................................................................................................16
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Sensor and control specifications.................................................................................................................................. 18
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Computer environment.....................................................................................................................................................19
Security................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Security Software............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 5: Software.................................................................................................................... 21
Downloading Windows drivers........................................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 6: BIOS setup.................................................................................................................22
Boot menu...........................................................................................................................................................................22
BIOS overview....................................................................................................................................................................22
Contents
Contents 3

Entering BIOS setup program........................................................................................................................................ 23
Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................23
One time boot menu......................................................................................................................................................... 23
System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................23
General options............................................................................................................................................................ 24
System information..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Video...............................................................................................................................................................................25
Security..........................................................................................................................................................................25
Secure boot.................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Intel Software Guard Extensions............................................................................................................................. 27
Performance................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Power management.................................................................................................................................................... 28
POST behavior............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................. 29
Wireless..........................................................................................................................................................................30
Maintenance screen....................................................................................................................................................30
System logs...................................................................................................................................................................30
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................ 31
Updating the BIOS.............................................................................................................................................................31
Updating the BIOS in Windows.................................................................................................................................31
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu.................................................................................................................31
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows.......................................................................................... 31
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu.....................................................................................32
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................33
Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 33
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................33
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords.......................................................................................... 34
Chapter 7: Getting help............................................................................................................... 35
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4Contents

Set up your computer
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
2. Finish Windows system setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
●Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
prompted.
●If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an
offline account.
●On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell apps Details
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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Set up your computer 5

Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Dell apps Details
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware
and software.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important
device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
6Set up your computer

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a
minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4. Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7. Click Create.
8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your
product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows 7

Chassis overview
Topics:
•Display view
•Left view
•Right view
•Palmrest view
•Bottom view
•Keyboard shortcuts
Display view
1. Microphone 2. Camera shutter
3. Camera 4. Camera status light
5. Microphone 6. LCD panel
7. LED activity light
Left view
1. Power connector port 2. USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort/Thunderbolt
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare 4. Smart card reader (optional)
Right view
1. microSD card reader 2. Heatset/ Microphone port
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
5. HDMI port 6. Network port
7. Wedge-shaped lock slot
Palmrest view
1. Power button with optional fingerprint 2. Keyboard
3. Contactless smart card reader 4. Touchpad
5. Pointstick (optional)
Bottom view
1. Fan vent
2. Service tag
3. Speakers
3
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts
remain the same across all language configurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Fn + Esc Escape Toggle Fn-key lock
Fn + F1 Mute audio F1 behavior
Fn + F2 Decrease volume F2 behavior
Fn + F3 Increase volume F3 behavior
Fn + F4 Mute microphone F4 behavior
Fn + F5 Turn on/off keyboard
backlight
F5 behavior
Fn + F6 Decrease brightness F6 behavior
Fn + F7 Increase brightness F7 behavior
Fn + F8 Switch to external
display
F8 behavior
Fn + F10 Print screen F10 behavior
Fn + F11 Home F11 behavior
Fn + 12 End F12 behavior
Fn + Ctrl Open application
menu
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Chassis overview 9

Technical specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows
operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Topics:
•System information
•Processor
•Memory
•Storage
•System board connectors
•Media card-reader
•Audio
•Video card
•Camera
•Communication
•Wireless
•Ports and connectors
•Display
•Keyboard
•Touchpad
•Fingerprint reader—optional
•Operating system
•Battery
•Power adapter
•Sensor and control specifications
•Dimensions and weight
•Computer environment
•Security
•Security Software
System information
Table 3. System information
Feature Specifications
Chipset Integrated in the processor
DRAM bus width 64-bit
FLASH EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen3
External bus frequency Up to 8 GT/s
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Processor
NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by
region/country.
Table 4. Processor specifications
Type UMA Graphics Discrete Graphics
Intel Core i7-8665U
Processor, 4 Core, 8MB
Cache, 1.9GHz, 4.8GHz
Turbo, 15W, vPro
Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Pro WX2100
Intel Core i7-8565U
Processor, 4 Core, 8MB
Cache, 1.8GHz, 4.6GHz
Turbo, 15W
Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Pro WX2100
Intel Core i5-8265U
Processor, 4 Core, 6MB
Cache, 1.6GHz, 3.9Ghz
Turbo, 15W
Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Pro WX2100
Intel Core i5-8365U
Processor, 4 Core, 6MB
Cache, 1.6GHz, 4.1GHz
Turbo, 15W, vPro
Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Pro WX2100
Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications
Feature Specifications
Minimum memory configuration 4 GB
Maximum memory configuration 32 GB
Number of slots 2 x SoDIMM slots
Maximum memory supported per slot 16 GB
Memory options ●4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
●8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
●8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
●16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
●16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
●32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2666 MHz Non-ECC SDRAM operates at 2400 MHz with Intel
8th Gen processors
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Storage
Table 6. Storage specifications
Type Form factor Interface Capacity
PCIe NVMe Solid-State Drive M.2 SSD 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe, up to 32
Gbps
Upto 2 TB
PCIe NVMe Solid-State Drive M.2 2230 SSD PCIe Gen 3x2 NVMe, up to 32
Gbps
Upto 256 GB
SATA Solid-State Drive M.2 2280 SSD SATA Upto 512 GB
SED PCIe Solid-State Drive M.2 2280 SSD SED PCIe Upto 512 GB
HDD 2.5 in. SATA ●Upto 1 TB; 5400 RPM
●Upto 2 TB; 7200 RPM
System board connectors
Table 7. System board connectors
Feature Specifications
M.2 Connectors ●One M.2 2230 Key-E connector
●One M.2 2280 Key-E connector
●One M.2 3042 Key-B connector
Media card-reader
Table 8. Media-card reader specifications
Feature Specifications
Type Micro SD Card Reader Slot
Micro SD Card
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Feature Specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Stereo conversion 24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital)
Type HD Audio
Speakers Two
Interface Internal:
●Intel HDA (high-definition audio)
External:
●7.1 channel output via HDMI
●Digital microphone input on camera module
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Table 9. Audio specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications
●Headset combo jack (stereo headphones/microphone-in)
Internal speaker amplifier Integrated in ALC3254 (Class-D 2 W)
External volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Speaker output: Average: 2 W
Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Video card
Table 10. Video card specifications
Controller Type CPU
Dependency
Graphics
memory type
Capacity External display
support
Maximum
resolution
Intel UHD
Graphics 620
UMA ●Intel Core
i7-8665U
CPU (vPro)
●Intel Core
i7-8565U
CPU
●Intel Core
i5-8365U
CPU
●Intel Core
i5-8265U
CPU
Integrated 2 GB HDMI 1.4b port 1920 x 1200@60
Hz
AMD Radeon
Pro WX2100
Discrete NA GDDR5 2 GB NA NA
Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Feature Specifications
Camera Type RGB, HD fixed focus
IR Camera 6 mm IR camera (optional)
Resolution Still image: HD resolution (1280 x 720)
Video: HD resolution (1280 x 720) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle IR: 87 degree
RGB: 78.6 degree
Sensor type CMOS sensor technology
NOTE: The RBG + IR camera is for Windows Hello application only and other applications cannot use it.
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Communication
Table 12. Communication specifications
Feature Specifications
Network adapter Integrated Connection I219-V 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet
(RJ-45 )
●8th Generation Intel® Core i5-8365U
●8th Generation Intel® Core i7-8665U
Integrated Connection I217-LM 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet
(RJ-45 )
●8th Generation Intel® Core i3-8145U
●8th Generation Intel® Core i5-8265U
Wireless
Table 13. Wireless specifications
Specifications
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 9560 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter + Bluetooth 4.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 .11ax 160 MHz + Bluetooth 5.0 (Optional)
Ports and connectors
Table 14. Ports and connectors
Feature Specifications
Memory card reader ●One MicroSD card reader
USB ●Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) ports
●One USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort/
Thunderbolt 3(optional)
Security Noble wedge lock slot
Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video One HDMI 1.4b port (supports up to 4k @30 Hz)
Network adapter RJ-45, 10/100/1000, with LED indicator
Display
Table 15. Display specifications
Feature Specifications
Type 15.6 in. antiglare, HD (1366 x 768) WLED, 16:9
15.6 in. antiglare, FHD (1920 x 1080) WLED, 16:9 (optional)
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Table 15. Display specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications
Height (Active area) 193.6 mm (76.22 in.)
Width (Active area) 344.2 mm (135.51 in.)
Diagonal 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 100
141 (optional)
Contrast ratio 500:1 (Typ.)
700:1 (Typ.) (optional)
Luminance/Brightness (typical) 220 Nits
300 Nits (optional)
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Horizontal viewing angle (min) +/- 40 degrees
+/- 80 degrees (optional)
Vertical viewing angle (min) top/bottom 10/30 degrees
+/- 80 degrees (optional)
Power consumption (max) 4.2 W
6.2 W (optional)
Keyboard
Table 16. Keyboard specifications
Feature Specifications
Number of keys ●102 (U.S. and Canada)
●103 (UK)
●106 (Japan)
Size Full sized
●X= 18.6 mm (0.73 in.) key pitch
●Y= 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) key pitch
Backlit keyboard Optional (backlit and Non-backlit)
Layout QWERTY
Touchpad
Table 17. Touchpad specifications
Feature Specifications
Resolution 1221 x 661
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Table 17. Touchpad specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications
Dimensions ●Width: 101.7 mm (4.00 in.)
●Height: 55.2 mm (2.17 in.)
Multi-touch Supports 5-finger multi-touch
NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures for
Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article
4027871 at support.microsoft.com.
Table 18. Supported gestures
Supported gestures Windows 10
Cursor moving Supported
Clicking/ tapping Supported
Click and drag Supported
2-finger scroll Supported
2-finger Pinch/ Zoom Supported
2-finger tap (Right Clicking) Supported
3-finger tap (Invoke Cortana) Supported
3-finger swipe up (See all open windows) Supported
3-finger swipe down (Show the desktop) Supported
3-finger swipe right or left (Switch between open windows) Supported
4-finger tap (Invoke Action Center) Supported
4-finger swipe right or left (Switch virtual desktops) Supported
Fingerprint reader—optional
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications
Feature Specifications
Type FPR in power button
FPR on palmrest
Sensor technology Capacitive
Sensor resolution 363 PPI
508 DPI
Sensor area Diameter: 10 mm
12.8 mm x 18 mm
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Operating system
Table 20. Operating system
Feature Specifications
Operating systems supported ●Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
●Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
●Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64 bit)
●Red Hat 7.5
Battery
Table 21. Battery
Feature Specifications
Type 3-cell lithium-ion (42 WHr)
ExpressCharge
3-cell lithium-ion (51 WHr)
ExpressCharge
4-cell lithium-ion (68 WHr)
ExpressCharge
Dimension Width
Depth
Height
95.9 mm (3.78
in.)
181 mm (7.13 in.)
7.05 mm (0.28
in.)
Width
Depth
Height
95.9 mm (3.78
in.)
181 mm (7.13 in.)
7.05 mm (0.28
in.)
Width
Depth
Height
95.9 mm (3.78
in.)
233 mm (9.17
in.)
7.05 mm (0.28
in.)
Weight
(maximum)
200 g (0.44 lb) 250 g (0.55 lb) 340 g (0.75 lb)
Voltage 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC 7.60 VDC
Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles
(standard pack)
1000 discharge/charge cycles
(LCL pack)
Charging time
when the
computer is off
(approximate)
Standard charge 0°C to 50°C: 4
hours
Standard charge 0°C to 50°C: 4
hours
Standard charge 0°C to 50°C: 4
hours
Express Charge 0°C to 15°C: 4
hours
16°C to 45°C: 2
hours
46°C to 50°C:
3 hours
Express Charge 0°C to 15°C: 4
hours
16°C to 45°C: 2
hours
46°C to 50°C:
3 hours
Express Charge 0°C to 15°C: 4
hours
16°C to 45°C: 2
hours
46°C to 50°C:
3 hours
Operating time Varies depending on operating
conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-
intensive conditions.
Varies depending on operating
conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-
intensive conditions.
Varies depending on operating
conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-
intensive conditions.
Temperature
range:
Operating
Charge: 0°C to 50°C, 32°F to
122°F
Discharge: 0°C to 60°C, 32°F to
139°F
Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F)
Discharge: 0°C to 60°C, 32°F to
139°F
Charge: 0°C to 50°C, 32°F to
122°F
Discharge: 0°C to 60°C, 32°F to
139°F
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Table 21. Battery (continued)
Feature Specifications
Temperature
range: Storage
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032 CR-2032 CR-2032
Power adapter
Table 22. Power adapter specifications
Feature Specifications
Type E5 65 W E5 90 W
Input Voltage 100 VAC - 240 VAC 100 VAC - 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.5 A 1.6 A
Adapter size Dimensions
In Inches: 0.87 x 2.60 x 4.17
In mm: 22 x 66 x 106
Dimensions
In Inches: 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.12
In mm: 22 x 66 x 130
Barrel 7.4 mm 7.4 mm
Weight 0.23 kg (0.51 lb) 0.32 kg (0.70 lb)
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output current 3.34 A (continuous) 4.62 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC 19.5 VDC
Temperature range
(Operating)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature range (Non-
Operating)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Sensor and control specifications
Table 23. Sensor and control specifications
Specifications
1. Free fall sensor on motherboard
2. Hall Effect Sensor (Detects when the lid is closed)
Dimensions and weight
Table 24. Dimensions and weight
Feature Specifications
Height Front: 20.35 mm (0.80 in.)
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Table 24. Dimensions and weight (continued)
Feature Specifications
Rear: 22.00 mm (0.866 in.)
Width 359.1 mm (14.137 in.)
Depth 236.25 mm (9.301 in.)
Weight 1.83 kg (4.04 lb)
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 25. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 26°C
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Maximum dew point
temperature = 33°C
Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 105 G †40 G‡
Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000
ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
Security
Table 26. Security
Feature Specifications
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Integrated on the system board
Firmware TPM Optional
Windows Hello Support Yes, optional fingerprint on power button
Optional IR camera
Cable lock Wedge-shaped lock
Dell Smartcard Keyboard Optional
FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM Yes
ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2
Level 3 Certification
Yes, for FPR, SC and CSC/NFC
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Table 26. Security (continued)
Feature Specifications
Fingerprint Reader Only Touch Fingerprint reader in power button tied to ControlVault
3
Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault 3 FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR
Security Software
Table 27. Security Software specifications
Feature Specifications
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise Optional
Latitude Security software per software functional plan/cycle
list
Contactless Smart Card will be enabled by Broadcom. BRCM
creates a Companion Device application via CDF that will allow
customers to authenticate to the operating system using their
contactless smartcards and align with Windows Hello.
D-Pedigree (Secure Supply Chain Functionality) • Providing
Secure Supply Chain for a Product covers BIOS Image
Integrity, Chain of Custody , and Part Traceability.
Implementation of Secure Supply Chain requires a BIOS
Image Map, INFO numbers, and MODs (in order to trigger
the process) along with support and Testing by MDiags for
validation of the Burn Process.
Yes for BIOS
IPv6 ITES compliance documentation (required by US govt
customer)
IPv6 Equipment Profile compliance documentation
Yes
All Software as per approved Commercial Latitude Software
cycle list and Software Functional Plan
Yes
Play Ready 3.0. Yes
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