Description:
The SierraNet M168 is the most cost effective, advanced and fully integrated analysis and jamming platform for 10Gbps Ethernet and 16G Fibre Channel data capture and protocol verification systems available for developers and protocol test engineers. The SierraNet M168 supports 100% recording of all Fibre Channel and Ethernet related traffic at full line rates on all ports while maintaining the link integrity through non-retimed pass-through probe technology.
- 1U form-factor with rack mount kits
- Eight SFP+ FlexPorts, supporting 10Gbps Ethernet and 16G Fibre Channel over optical or copper connections
- Advanced, multi-state triggering & filtering
- Pass-through probe technology (not re-timed)
- Standard 16GB or 32GB recording buffers
- Dynamic memory allocation
- Extensive Ethernet protocols supported, including FCoE, NVMe/oF, RoCE and iSCSI
- Multiple trace view formats
- Seamless WireShark integration
- USB 3.0 & Gigabit Ethernet Host Interfaces for fast upload and easy management
Specifications:
Host Requirements: | Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 (R2) and Windows Server 2012; The latest Service Pack available for the associated Windows OS in use is required; (The 64-bit Windows version of the Operating System is recommended as this will allow more RAM use over 32-bit installations) Hard drive with at least 200 MB of free space for the installation of the software and additional space for storing recorded data; display with resolution of at least 1024 x 768 with at least 16-bit color depth; USB2.0 port and/or 100/1000Mbps Ethernet network interface. |
For optimal performance, please refer to our recommended configurations. | |
Connectivity: | A Gigabit (1000Mbps) Ethernet link is recommended for used with the SierraNet analyzers. At minimum the host machine should have either a 100/1000Mbps Ethernet connection to the network or a USB 2.0 port. If multiple analyzers are daisy chained and connected to the same host machine, one Ethernet connection or one USB port is required for each analyzer. |
Recording Memory Size: | Up to 64 GB |
Data Rates Supported: | 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel 10Gb/s Ethernet |
No. of Ports Supported: | 8 SFP+ FlexPorts per system |
Cascade Capability | Up to 64 ports (8 SierraNet systems) |
Host Interface: | USB3.0 and 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet |
Front Panel Connectors: | 8 SFP+ FlexPorts |
External Trigger IN/OUT | |
Front Panel Indicators | |
LEDs (Speed, Link, Status) for each TX & RX pair, Status LCD Panel, Power LED | |
Front Panel Controls: | Power ON/OFF, Menu Navigation and Selection Wheel |
Rear Panel Connectors: | AC Power, Expansion Port (Expansion cards are optional) |
Included Accessories: | AC Power Cord, USB2.0 and USB 3.0 cables, Ethernet patch cable |
Dimensions (H x W x D): | Chassis: 44 x 432 x 358 mm (1.75” x 17” x 14.1”) |
With Bumpers: 52 x 455 x 367 mm (2” x 17.9” x 14.5”) | |
Weight: | 4.3 Kg (9.5 lbs.) |
Power Requirements: | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 100W |
Environmental: | Operating: 0 to 55o C (32 to 131o F) |
Non-operating: -20 to 80 o C (-4 to 176 o F) | |
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing) |