Teledyne LeCroy Sierra M122 User Manual - Manual (Page 34)

Teledyne LeCroy Operating in Simulation Mode
32 Sierra M122 SAS/SATA Protocol Analyzer User Manual
1.16 Operating in Simulation Mode
The SAS applications operate in the Simulation Mode by default if the hardware is not
detected.
The Protocol Suite software launches and displays the appropriate tool bar, but with the
limitation that the Analyzer operates only on static, previously captured, bus data.
Limitations The Simulation mode lets you try all of the available functions, but
keep in mind that the system is not capturing any real data and is
displaying only pre‐captured results.
1.17 Using the Software
The Sierra M122 application uses the Teledyne LeCroy SAS/SATA Protocol Suite.
The Teledyne LeCroy SAS/SATA Protocol Suite can be a:
 Protocol Analyzer: Captures data, triggers on events, and saves. Easy Mode
allows standard Trigger and Data capture. Advanced Mode allows you to pro‐
gram custom triggering in and out, capturing, state jumps, and timers (see
“Pro‐
tocol Analysis” on page 43 ).
The SAS/SATA application now provides functionality for both protocols. Either protocol
can now be accessed via the File menu and choosing the protocol to work with. Click
File> New and select the desired protocol and application.
Figure 1.18: File Menu
To switch between protocols click Window and the select the trace or application to use.
Depending on the protocol in use, the relevant functions and menu options are available
and the others are greyed out (see
Figure 1.19 on page 33 ).