Teledyne LeCroy Sierra M6-4 SAS_SATA Protocol Analyzer User Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Hardware Setup Teledyne LeCroy
1.9 Hardware Setup
1.9.1 Separate Systems
When using the analyzer, it is recommended to use a system to generate bus traffic and a
second system to run the software, to avoid characterization of traffic generated by the
analyzer.
1.9.2 Connecting in General
Note: You must install the software before connecting the analyzer to the host machine for the first
time.
To set up the analyzer:
1. Plug the power adapter into the unit, and then plug the power adapter into a 100V–
240V, 50Hz–60Hz, power outlet. Turn on the Power switch.
At power on, the analyzer will go through initialization as shown on the LCD display.
2. Connect the USB cable between the Sierra M6‐4 USB port and a USB port on the
host machine. The host machine operating system detects the analyzer and driver
files.
3. Connect the analyzer as shown in Figure 1.4.
Figure 1.4: Analyzer Connections
1.9.3 Cables to Use
When using Sierra as a Host Emulator, connect from Target to hard drives using an iPass to
SATA octopus Crossover cable.
When using Sierra as a Device Emulator, connect from Initiator to HBAs using an iPass to
SATA octopus Straight cable.
When connecting between a HBA and a disk drive, use a crossover MiniSAS (iPASS) from
the initiator port on the Sierra to MiniSAS or SAS4X cable depending on the HBA