Xgig SFF-8674, 4-lane Interposer Module for PCI Express 4.0

Interposer Module for PCI Express 4.0 Platform

The SFF-8674 Interposer enables protocol analysis of PCI Express 4.0 traffic between an SFF-8674 attached host chassis port and an endpoint chassis or device.
Xgig SFF-8674 4-lane Interposer for PCI Express 4.0

The VIAVI Solutions Xgig® SFF-8674 4-lane Interposer for PCI Express 4.0 enables debug and validation of systems and PCIe connections having a mini-SAS HD/SFF-8674 interface. It supports test and debugging of peripheral devices, host systems, firmware and drivers. It also supports validation of system BIOS and software, PCIe chassis-to-chassis (server-to-JBOD/F) communications and manufacturing test.

Highlights

  • Operates up to 16GTps, PCIe gen-4 data rates
  • Downward compatible with PCIe gen-1, gen-2 and gen-3 data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
  • SFF-8674 host and target connections support PCIe links of up to 4-lanes
  • Multiple Interposers can be used with links to 16-lanes.
  • Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8674 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer plus two cables for DUT attachment
  • Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning
  • Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering in multiple formats
  • Two coax cables supplied for optional clocking sources
  • Interposer power is independent of host system.
  • A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter is included
  • LEDs give quick indication of power and status
  • Size: (L x W x H): 112 x 150 x 30 mm (incl. rubber stands)
  • Works together with VIAVI Xgig 4K Analyzer platforms
  • Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data traffic
  • Supports error injection for deep system analysis
  • Supported by Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert™ and Serialytics™

Applications

  • Supports analysis of PCIe traffic across an SFF-8674, 4-lane cable connection
  • Enables debug and validation of systems and PCIe connections having a mini-SAS HD 4X/SFF-8674 interface
  • Supports test and debugging of peripheral devices, host systems, firmware and drivers, as well as validation of system BIOS and software, PCIe chassis-to-chassis (server-to-JBOD/F) communications and manufacturing test
  • Works together with the VIAVI Xgig4K Analyzer/Jammer platform

Benefits

  • Faster analysis and problem isolation
  • Quicker time to market and earlier revenue
  • Lower engineering costs
  • Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization and other in-band and side-band data
  • Quick advanced failure analysis using Xgig Expert™ and Serialytics™

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