Protocol Analyzer

LeCroy STX-460 SAS/SATA Protocol Test and Analysis for Serial ATA

The rich software and reconfigurable hardware core of the STX-460 enables users to perform a variety of sophisticated functions using a single, compact hardware package. This flexibility allows users to gain visibility and exert precise control over every aspect of the SAS and SATA architectures, thus providing the complete solution for Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA testing.



Flexible and Extendable Verification Platform
The STX-460 is configurable to individual user requirements and is field upgradeable, minimizing and preserving your test equipment investment. The STX-460 platform supports up to four full-duplex links at data rates up to 6 Gbps. The STX-460 can also be cascaded with other STX-460 and STX-431 units, increasing the number of physical links that can be monitored (up to 32 physical links) through a single GUI.
Expert Trigger and Filter options to pinpoint events of interest
The STX-460 features several customizable options for triggering and pre-filtering ensuring that relevant data is captured. Both the triggering and filtering capabilities can be accessed either through ‘Easy’ mode, which features simple ‘click to add’ functionality, or ‘Advanced’ mode which features a 24-level state sequencer with 1 IF and 3 ELSE-IF conditions per state. ‘Advanced’ mode also supports three independent timers and the ability to change pre-filters for each state. Trace/Buffer size as well as pre- and post-trigger capture is also definable.
Custom Data Displays for Easier Analysis of Protocol Traffic
Captured traces can be displayed in a variety of ways to suit the analysis being performed. The Packet View decodes captured events and displays them with accurate time of occurrence and duration information. Link layer, transport layer, and application layer views are provided, using color to differentiate between each layer. Layers can be hidden, collapsed or expanded to vary the amount of data, from a meaningful summary to bit-level detail. The Spreadsheet View provides an organized chronological view of all bus events. Detailed information is provided on time stamps, duration, direction, source and destination addresses, command and/or picker contents. The Text and Column Views provide an intuitive understanding of frames, primitives, and other events, and includes at-a-glance addressing and summary indications of bus activity. The OOB Waveform View indicates OOB activities in waveform-like display. The captured OOB sequence is displayed in a graphical format, which represents the time relationships between the various OOB events.
Post Processing - Find the Issues Fast
Statistical summaries of the trace data are available at the click of a mouse button, and provide counts, timing, and performance information. Jumping from the statistical summaries to specific events is a simple mouse click, eliminating the need to search traces for events that may or may not be present. Comprehensive post-capture filters and search capabilities display relevant events with the detail necessary to isolate and solve protocol issues. When issues are found, bookmarks can be inserted in the trace to allow comments to be embedded for future reference.
Specifications List: STX-460
     
Basic Functions:  
  Protocol(s) Supported SAS/SATA
  Protocol Analysis Yes
  Exerciser Yes
  Emulator(s) Yes
  Error Injection No
     
Host Requirements Windows 2000 or Windows XP, USB or Ethernet
Memory Size 4GB/8GB
Data Rates Supported 6G/3G/1.5G
No of Ports Supported 4
Cascadeable 32 ports
Data Bus Interface MiniSAS
Host Interface USB2.0, 10/100 Ethernet
Front Panel Connectors MiniSAS Initiator, MiniSAS Target, External Trigger In/Out, External Signals Connector
Front Panel Indicators 5 LEDs (Trigger, Error, Link Speed, OOB/Act) for each of 4 hosts and 4 targets; Numeric ID; Power
Front Panel Controls none
Rear Panel Connectors AC Power; Expansion IN/OUT, Clock IN/OUT; USB 2.0 10/100 Ethernet
Dimensions 13.8" x 3.8" x 12.6"
Weight   6.7 lbs
Power Requirements 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100W max
     
Features    
  Non-Intrusive Link Option No
  5V/12V Power Connector No
  SATA-IO Compliance Test Yes
  SAS Compliance Test No
  Multiplex (TDM) SAS2 Support Yes
  OOB Waveform View Yes
  API Support Yes
  SAS/SATA Tracker No
  Verification Script Engine No
  CATC Trace No
  Spooling No
  Emulator Up to 2ports
  Advanced Triggering Yes
  Advanced Prefiltering Yes
  SAS/SATA Trainer No
     
     
     
Environmental  
  Operating Temperature 32 to 131 F
  Non-operating .-4 to 176 F
  Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
STX-460 Memory Upgrade
The STX-460’s Trace Buffer can be upgraded from the standard 4GB to 8GB.
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