Teledyne M168 Quick Start Guide

SierraNet™ M168
Quick Start

Before Starting

Use this document for quick installation and setup. If you
experience problems or need more information, see the
SierraNet M168 User Manual on the Installation CD-ROM or at the
Te ledyne LeCroy web site. For details about the latest software
version, see the Readme file on the Installation CD-ROM.

SierraNet M168 Protocol Analyzer

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Introduction

The SierraNet M168 is Teledyne LeCroy's 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel Analyzer and Jammer
platform. It has eight SFP+ 10 GigE / 16G FC ports. Up to 64 GB of capture memory allows for capturing of extensive
line-speed data

The SierraNet M168 ports allow signals to pass through without re-timing, ensuring that the test platform is as transparent
as possible. The analyzer can be controlled either via a one (1) Gigabit Ethernet connection to the local network or via a
USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gb/s) connection. The SierraNet M168 provides the user with easy-to-understand control panel and LED
indicators.

Major features of the M168 include triggering on back-to-back events, use of counters within trigger conditions, and
multi-state (up to 24) triggering and filtering state machines with four transitions per state.

The Net Protocol Suite software for controlling the analyzer and displaying the captured data installs on the latest
Microsoft

®

Windows®. See the Readme file for the latest information on host-machine requirements.

Components

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The analyzer package includes the following components:

 SierraNet M168 Analysis platform
 USB 3.0 cable, 1.8 meter
 1 Gigabit Ethernet cable, 10 feet
 AC power cord
 Installation CD-ROM with software and documentation
 This Quick Start guide

Unpacking the Analyzer

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Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for absence of damage.
In the event of damage, notify the shipper and Teledyne LeCroy. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s inspection.

Please see the SierraNet M168 User Manual on the
installation CD-ROM for component specifications and
further details.

Front Panel Description

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Features

The Analyzer has the following features on the front:
[1] LED Indicators for P1-P4 and P5-P8 for S peed, Link and

Status:

Speed LEDs

The LEDs for SPEED illuminate as follows:

GBE Fibre Channel

Yellow Reserved 4G/2G/1G FC
Green 10 GigE 8G FC
Blue

Link Activity LEDs

Green Network activity Detected
Yellow Link up, no activity
No Color No link

N/A 16G FC

Please see the SierraNet M168 User Manual for details on

the Speed, Link and Status LEDs.
[2] Power Switch
[3] Status and Con fig uration LCD Display
[4] Front Panel 5-Buttons keypad
[5] SFP+ 10 GigE / FC connectors for ports 1-4
[6] SFP+ 10 GigE / FC connectors for ports 5-8
[7] External Trigger Input (Trigger In)
[8] External Trigger Output (Trigger Out)
[9] USB Port for host connectivity
[10] Ethernet Port for network connectivity

Status LEDs

Yellow Blinking Waiting for trigger
Yellow Solid Triggered
Red Error detected
No Color No Activity

Front Panel Buttons

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The following parameters can be viewed and/or configured directly on the front panel, using the display and 5 button keypad:

- Display of IP address

- Display of model name: “SierraNet M168”

- Connection status

- Display of unit name

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Rear Panel Description Expansion Slot

The analyzer expansion slot at the back of the SierraNet M168
system can accommodate different Expansion cards, like the
SYNC Expansion Card that can be used to daisy-chain multiple
analysis systems or the Power Expansion Card that can provide
and control power to devices under test.

Note: Do not open the enclosure except for adding expansion

cards. No user serviceable parts are inside.

- IP configuration

• IP mode dynamic, or

•IP mode static

Installing the Software

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1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into the CD drive on the host machine. The installation automatically starts setup,
unless Auto Run is off. In that case, select the CD-ROM from “My Computer” and click Setup. Follow the instructions to
complete the installation. Once installation is complete the Net Protocol Suite will reside on the host machine’s drive.

2. Restart the computer before using the software.

Note: If you get an error message during installation of the drivers, consult your system administrator.