Teledyne LeCroy Sierra M6-4 SAS_SATA Protocol Analyzer Quick Start Guide - Manual

Introduction
The Sierra M6-4 SAS/SATA Protocol Analyzer is a serial bus
analyzer
, supports host and device emulation, and provides
error injection functionality . The SAS analyzer software
performs serial bus analysis for Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) data
transfers, as well as Serial ATA (SATA) data transfers through
STP data transfers. The SATA analyzer software performs serial
bus analysis for Serial ATA (SATA) data transfers.
The Sierra M6-4 Analyzer helps Hardware, Firmware, Design,
and Application Engineers troubleshoot and diagnose SAS and
SATA problems within their product. The analyzer supports
capture, triggering, and filtering of Serial Attached SCSI packets
or Serial ATA packets. It generates bus traffic as a SAS Initiator
Emulator or a SATA Host Emulator, while monitoring and
analyzing results. SAS supports target emulation, and SATA
supports device emulation. It can run a pattern generator and
support TX Vout on transmitters for test and characterization.
The analyzer provides for bi-directional trigger and capture of
commands, primitives, patterns and all bus conditions. You can
capture all frames or exclude traffic.
The Sierra M6-4 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 put the trigger condition
on a specific event.
The Sierra M6-4 Analyzer provides a full range of views and
statistical reports.
The software installs on Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP.
Please see the Readme file on the installation CD for the latest
information on PC requirements.
Sierra M6-4
SAS/SATA Protocol Analyzer
Quick Start
Before Starting
Use this document for quick installation and setup. If you
experience problems or need more information, see the
Sierra M6-4 User Manual on the Installation CD or at the 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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1 Sierra M6-4 Analyzer identified in the packing list
• 1 Mini-SAS to 4-x1 SATA straight cable, 1 meter
• 1 Mini-SAS to 4-x1 SATA crossover cable, 1 meter
• 2 mSAS to mSAS cables, 1 meter
• 2 mSAS to SAS x4 cables, 1 meter
• 1 USB A-B 2.0 cable, 1.8 meter
• 1 Ethernet cable, 10 feet
• 1 10-position ribbon cable, 6 inches
• 1 SMB RA to SMB RA cable, 6 inches
• 1 Three-Prong AC power cord
• 1 Installation CD ROM with software and documentation
Sierra M6-4 Protocol Analyzer
Please see the Sierra M6-4 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 LeCroy Corporation. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s inspection.
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