PCIe 5.0 Test Equipment
Products
Medusa Labs Test Tools Suite is leading application-based data testing and signal integrity testing tool enabling developers to identify, locate, and resolve elusive errors through stress testing before products are released to market.
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Provides precise storage I/O and TCP or UDP generation with full traffic flexibility and control
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Accelerates Xgig® root-cause analysis through automatic triggering and advanced tracking of anomalies and errors
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Enables auto-discovery of devices and automation of all remote testing and validation processes across complex network topologies
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Supports link widths up to 16-lanes
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Operates up to 32GTps, PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, and data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16GTps
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A top edge 16-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
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Bottom edge 16-lane PCB finger connector installs into host test system’s 16-lane PCIe slot
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning effort
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture via custom cable
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Interposer power is independent of host system. A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC out converter is included
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Custom, exchangeable brackets enable secure chassis and endpoint card installations
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LEDs give quick indication of power and operation
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Format: Design is based on the 16-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
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Size: 230mm deep x 185mm tall x 15mm thick
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32GTps, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation. Fully compatible with other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16 GTps
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Link widths to 16-lanes, including 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-lanes
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256GB memory (128GB upstream and 128GB downstream)
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Memory segmentation for capture of multiple traces
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Host-Client connection for remote debugging using Ethernet or local debugging using USB
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SMB capture and trigger for NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) observability
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Simultaneous capture of multiple links is allowed with multiple simultaneous users
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Decodes all PCIe, NVMe and CXL traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer packets
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Flexible trigger events include training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, SGL, SMB, etc.
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Cascade captures from up to four Xgig chassis into a single trace view
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Full support of PCI Express LTSSM analysis
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Field replaceable power supply
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LEDs give quick indicators of power and link status
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Includes one-year hardware and three-year software warranties
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Works with the VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert™, Serialytics™
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Supported by a wide variety of Interposers (CEM, U.3, etc.)
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32 GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation. Fully compatible with other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GTps
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Link widths up to 8-lanes
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Memory segmentation for capture of multiple traces
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Simultaneous two-link, dual port capture is allowed by multiple users
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Host-Client connection for remote debugging using Ethernet, or local debugging using USB
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Decodes all PCIe and NVMe traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer logic sub-blocks
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Trigger and Search events include training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, Scatter/ Gather Lists (SGL) etc.
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Cascade up to four Xgig captures into a single trace view
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Full support of LTSSM for analysis
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Field replaceable modular fan and power supply assemblies
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LED’s give quick indicators of power and status
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Works with the VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert™, Serialytics™
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Generates and responds to PCIe complaint data packets
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Operates to 32GTps, and supports all other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16GTps
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Supports link widths of 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16-lanes
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Set link rates and widths and control transitions other rates
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Tightly aligned operation with the Analyzer for fully detailed bit-level trace captures
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Execute the PCIe compliance test suite
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Perform LTSSM testing: both positive and negative test scenarios
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LTSSM state tracker with history log
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Define custom test configurations, save and load
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Define custom test suites and execution sequence
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Swap DLLP ACK to NACK responses. Modify CRC
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Define, send, and modify Ordered Sets
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Template libraries available
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Scripting API allows complex test cases
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Graphical control interface provides easy visual presentation and setup of test procedures
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Xgig tools and the Exerciser user interface operate on a Windows 10 enabled PC
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Runs on the VIAVI 5P16 Analysis Platform chassis, Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF
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Works with the Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-EH Exerciser Host-Mode Test Stand
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Operates up to 32GTps at PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GTps
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Supports link widths up to 16-lanes
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CEM adapter card endpoint DUT devices plug directly into the Test Stand
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Includes cables for Analyzer connection
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering with display in multiple formats
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Data path uses high-speed re-drivers to ensure good signaling
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Supports automatic link tuning for optimum communication and lowest BER
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Modular, replaceable 600W power supply powers Test Stand and DUT
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Supports testing of high-power graphics cards
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LEDs give quick indicators of power and status
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Size: Base Pod: 120 x 162 x 30 mm (DxWxH)
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Works with the VIAVI Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF Analyzer/Exerciser chassis platform
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Supported by VIAVI Xgig™ Analysis tools for test setup, trace capture, protocol evaluation, etc.
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Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other information
Expert software comes standard with all Xgig Analyzers to provide a unique and robust set of debugging and analysis capabilities specifically designed to accelerate and simplify device development and troubleshooting. Expert automatically analyzes captured trace data, efficiently sorting through millions of events to identify performance, upper layer protocol, and logical and physical layer issues including protocol violations, interoperability problems, performance issues, and erratic behaviors. By giving users deep visibility into the network at all levels, Expert is an essential tool for maximizing network performance and reliability:
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Accurately diagnoses system issues
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Quickly identifies errors and warnings
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Tracks device activity across multiple analyzers
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Automatically maps network topologies
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More quickly narrows down problem scenarios
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Organizes results with detailed reports
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Simplifies test setup with inline operation and automated discovery
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Tests across a wide range of protocols
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Modifies real-world network traffic and CRCs
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Triggers protocol analyzers or other test instruments at the error injection point
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Automates regression testing through stored test cases
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Operates up to 32GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe Gen-1, Gen-2, Gen-3 and Gen-4 data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GT/s
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Supports PCIe links of up to 4-lanes
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M.2 PCIe SSD DUT plugs directly into the Interposer
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Supports M.2 card types 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
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Custom cable with PCB connects to host system DUT
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with little or no tuning
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Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8764 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering
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Interposer power is independent of host system
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A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter is included
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Integrates seamlessly with the Xgig software tools suite, including Expert™, for problem and performance analysis