Teledyne LeCroy SierraNet M408 Quick Start User Manual
Sierranet, M408 quick start

Introduction
The SierraNet M408 analyzer is Teledyne LeCroy's 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel
Analyzer and Jammer platform. It has eight SFP+ 10 GigE / 16G FC and two QSFP 40 GigE ports. Up to 64 GB of capture
memory allows for capturing of extensive line-speed data
The SierraNet M408 ports allow signals to pass through without re-timing, ensuring that the test platform is as transparent
as possible. The analyzer can be controlled either via a one (1) Gigabit Ethernet connection to the local network or via a
USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gb/s) connection. The SierraNet M408 provides the user with easy-to-understand control panel and LED
indicators.
Major features of the M408 include triggering on back-to-back events, use of counters within trigger conditions, and
multi-state (up to 24) triggering and filtering state machines with four transitions per state.
The Net Protocol Suite software for controlling the analyzer and displaying the captured data installs on the latest
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
. See the Readme file for the latest information on host-machine requirements.
Components
The analyzer package includes the following components:
SierraNet M408 Analysis platform
USB 3.0 cable, 1.8 meter
1 Gigabit Ethernet cable, 10 feet
AC power cord
Installation CD-ROM with software and documentation
This Quick Start guide
Please see the SierraNet M408 User Manual on the
installation CD-ROM for component specifications and
further details.
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Unpacking the Analyzer
Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for absence of damage.
In the event of damage, notify the shipper and Teledyne LeCroy. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s inspection.
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SierraNet
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Quick Start
Before Starting
Use this document for quick installation and setup. If you
experience problems or need more information, see the
SierraNet M408 User Manual on the Installation CD-ROM or at the
Teledyne LeCroy web site. For details about the latest software
version, see the Readme file on the Installation CD-ROM.