Description:
The Sierra Protocol Analyzer is the 7th generation of SAS/SATA test platform from Teledyne LeCroy, the leading manufacturer of protocol test systems for high speed serial interfaces. Designed for the latest generation SAS (12G) and SATA (6G), the Sierra product family sets new standards for performance while incorporating a complete range of features in a standalone multi-function system. Leveraging Teledyne LeCroy’s extensive expertise in high-speed interface testing, the Sierra provides the most accurate capture, display and analysis of both SAS and SATA protocol traffic at data rates up to 12 Gb/s. The Sierra M122A is available in a two port configuration which makes it an ideal entry point for 6Gb/s SATA applications. The Sierra M124A offers four port configurations for SAS ‘wide-port’ applications. Both platforms support protocol analysis, traffic generation, and traffic impairment, all within one system.
Specifications:
Protocols Supported | SAS and SATA |
Data Rates Supported | 12 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s |
Trace Memory Size | Up to 64 GB |
No of Ports Supported | M124A: Up to 4 ports M6-4: Up to 4 ports M6-2: Up to 2 ports |
Cascadeable | M124A: Up to 32 ports M6-4: Up to 32 ports M6-2: Up to 16 ports |
Triggering | Advanced State Machine Trigger |
Filtering | Pre-recording and Post-recording |
Spread Spectrum Clocking | Yes |
Performance Analysis | Yes |
Simulated Waveform Display of OOB | Yes |
Data Bus Interface | M124A: MiniSAS HD Connectors with copper or active optical cabling (AOC) M122: MiniSAS HD Connectors with copper cabling M6-4: MiniSAS Connectors M6-2: Internal-style SATA Connectors |
Front Panel Connectors | M124A: MiniSAS HD Initiator, MiniSAS HD Target, External Trigger In/Out, USB3.0, 1GE M6-4: MiniSAS Initiator, MiniSAS Target, External Trigger In/Out, USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet M6-2: SATA-style Initiators (2 ports), SATA-style Targets (2 ports), External Trigger In/Out, USB 2,0, 10/100 Ethernet |
Front Panel Indicators | M124A: LEDs (Trigger, Error, Line, Link Speed, Frame/OOB) for each of 4 initiators and 4 Targets; Status Display Panel M6-4: 5 LEDs (Trigger, Error, Line, Link Speed, Frame/OOB) for each of 4 initiators and 4 Targets; Status Display Panel, Expansion Slot M6-2: 5 LEDs (Trigger, Error, Line, Link Speed, Frame/OOB) for each of 2 initiators and 2 Targets; Status Display Panel |
Rear Panel Connectors | M124A: AC Power, Expansion Slot M6-4: AC Power M6-2: AC Power, Expansion Slot |
Host Requirements | Windows 8.1 / Windows 7 / Windows XP / Windows Server 2012 (x64) / Windows Server 2008 (R2) |
Host Interface | USB3.0 or USB2.0 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
Dimensions | M124A: 39.4 x 36.3 x 4.45 cm (15.5″ x 14.3″ x 1.75″) M6-4: 39.4 x 36.3 x 9.7 cm (15.5″ x 14.3″ x 3.8″) M6-2: 31.75 x 30 x 5 cm (12.5″ x 11″ x 2″) |
Weight | M124A: 3.6 Kg (8.5 lbs) M6-4: 5.9 Kg (13 lbs) M6-2: 2.45 Kg (5.4 lbs) |
Power Requirements | M124A: 90-254 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 200W Max M6-4: 100-200 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 125W M6-2: 90-254 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 100W |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 C (32 to 121 F) |
Non-operating | -20 to 80 C (-4 to 176 F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |