Teledyne LeCroy SierraFC M8-4 Quick Start Guide User Manual
Sierrafcm8-4 quick start
Introduction
The SierraFC M8-4 Fibre Channel Protocol Analyzer helps
Hardware, Firmware, Design, and Application Engineers
troubleshoot and diagnose problems within their product.
The analyzer supports capture, triggering, and filtering.
The Analyzer provides for bi-directional trigger and capture
of exchanges, primitives, and patterns. You can capture all
frames and/or exclude traffic. The Analyzer provides a full
range of views and statistical reports.
The Analyzer has a USB port and an Ethernet port to
connect to a computer. You can cascade analyzer units for
higher port counts. You can trigger manually or trigger on a
specific event.
The software installs on Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP,
Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Please see the Readme
file on the installation CD for the latest information on PC
requirements.
SierraFCM8-4
Quick Start
Before Starting
Use this document for quick installation and setup. If you
experience problems or need more information, see the
SierraFC M8-4 User Manual on the Installation CD or at the
Teledyne LeCroy web site. For details about the latest software
version, see the Readme file on the Installation CD.
Components
The analyzer package includes the following components:
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SierraFC M8-4 Analyzer identified in the packing list
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SierraFC M8-4 Quick Start
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USB A-B 2.0 cable, 1.8 meter
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Ethernet cable, 10 feet
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DB9(male) to DB9(female) extension cable, 6 feet
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Three-Prong AC power cord
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Installation CD ROM with software and documentation
Please see the SierraFC M8-4 User Manual on the
installation CD 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 Corporation. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s
inspection.
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SierraFC M8-4 Protocol Analyzer