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Protocol analysis, 1 easy mode (pre-defined setups), 1 main window – Teledyne LeCroy Sierra M6-4 SAS_SATA Protocol Analyzer User Manual User Manual

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 Sierra M6‐4 SAS/SATA Protocol Analyzer User Manual

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Chapter 2

Protocol Analysis

A default analyzer project is created automatically when the application starts. An
analyzer project contains all the settings for capturing, triggering and memory usage. A
project can be saved as a *.sac files for later use.

2.1

Easy Mode (Pre-Defined Setups)

After you install the Analyzer software (see

“Software Installation” on page 20

) and set up

the Analyzer (see

“Hardware Setup” on page 21

), launch the Analyzer software (see

“Launching Your Analyzer” on page 37

) to display the default Protocol Analyzer in Easy

Mode at the Capture tab.

The default Protocol Analyzer uses the Easy Mode which allows triggering and data
capture. The Easy Mode also supports the SAS Initiator Emulator and SATA Host Emulator
modes to generate bus traffic.

2.1.1

Main Window

Use the Easy Mode to get a comprehensive overview of your analyzer’s capabilities. Use
the default Analyzer Project or create a new project.

For SAS: on the Analyzer Menu Bar, click File > New > SAS Protocol Analyzer to open a SAS
Protocol Analyzer dialog.