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Getting Started with the Protocol Analyzer
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Figure 1.18: Window Dialog
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Getting Started with the Protocol Analyzer
To use the software for protocol analysis, first select File > New > SAS Protocol Analyzer
or File > New > SATA Protocol Analyzer for a new project or File > Open an existing
protocol analysis file: .sac for a SAS file or .stc for a SATA file (see
). You can also open a .scs SAS Sample file or .sts SATA Sample file. Example files
are in the Examples folder.
Note:
Project files created on the Sierra M6‐X family of analyzer products are not compatible with the
Sierra M124 Analyzer. Open the files and perform a Save As to use them with the Sierra M124
Analyzer.
On the Capture tab, select to capture Everything or Pattern. For Pattern, select a Pattern.
You can exclude patterns and frames. You can use different patterns for pre‐trigger and
post‐trigger.
On the Trigger tab, select the trigger type. For Pattern, select the pattern.
On the Settings tab, select trigger position and memory use.
Change the Analyzer settings if necessary. Change the port Speed if necessary.
Use Advanced Mode only after you become familiar with the hardware and software and
have special needs.
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Teledyne LeCroy SAS/SATA Protocol Suite Menu Options and
Toolbars
This section lists all the SAS/SATA Protocol Suite application menu options and the
toolbars.