Teledyne PCI Express Quick Start

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Introduction

Use this document for quick installation and setup.

If you experience problems or need more information, see
the Summit Z3-16 User Manual at the Teledyne
LeCroy web site.

Teledyne LeCroy's PCI Express Test Platform 16x2.5GT/s /
16x5.0GT/s / 16x8.0GT/s for the Summit Z3-16 Protocol
Exerciser provides a convenient, powerful and flexible test
platform for PCI Express devices at data rates up to 8 GT/s
and lane widths up to x16.

The Test Platform allows the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser to act
as a host system, enabling extensive protocol-level testing
of PCIe® devices. In addition, there is a complete Gen3
protocol analyzer interposer built into the platform complete
with iPass connectors for up to x16 lane support.

PCI Express Test Platform 16x2.5GT/s /
16x5.0GT/s / 16x8.0GT/s

Quick Start

Switches on the platform allow the user to select an internal
or external reference clock, SSC on or off, and power
ON/OFF for the DUT. Connectors on the platform include
two PCIe x16 slots, Reference Clock IN and OUT, dual
iPass connectors for connection to a Teledyne LeCroy
protocol analyzer such as the Summit T3-16, DC power
connectors (2-pin for the Summit Z3-16, and the choice
of 6-pin or 8-pin for the DUT), and AC power.

For use as a host emulator, the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser is
plugged into the lower PCIe x16 slot and connected to the
power source provided by the Test Platform. The DUT is
plugged into the upper PCIe x16 slot, and connected to the
power source provided by the Test Platform.

In addition to using the Test Platform with the Teledyne
LeCroy Summit Z3-16, the user can connect two of their
own devices and use the Test Platform as a PCIe
backplane and as an interposer to capture protocol traffic
between the systems.

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Components

The package includes the following components:

• AC power cord

• 2 pin DC power cable for Z3

• DUT auxiliary DC power cables

• Bracket

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Unpacking the Test Platform

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.

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Test Platform

AC Power Connector: Operates at 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 500 W.
Power Switch: On/Off switch.
DUT PCIe x16 Connector: Supplies 3.3 V up to 3 A and 12 V up

to 5.5 A.
Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Power Connector: 2-pin DC power
connector to provide power for Summit Z3
Reference Clock In Connector: Connects external reference

clock source, selectable by an external clock selection switch.
Clock is delivered to both PCIe slots.

Reference Clock Out Connector: Provides external reference
clock output.
Summit Z3-16 Slot Connector: Powered by Test Platform. Can
be used with other equipment.
DUT Slot Connector: The DUT Power switch controls power to
this slot and to auxiliary power.
DUT Power Connector: 6-pin power connector supplies 12 V up
to 6.25 A for graphics cards (cable provided). 8-pin power
connector supplies 12 V up to 12.5 A for graphics cards (cable
provided).
Output Connectors: 2 output iPass connectors for use with
Protocol Analyzer

Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support

Online Download
Periodically check the Teledyne LeCroy Protocol Solutions Group
web site for software updates and other support related to this
product. Software updates are available to users with a current
Maintenance Agreement.

To Analyzer (15:8) Connector: Connects to Summit T3-16
Analyzer (lanes 15:8). This is an optional connection for users
adding a Summit T3-16 Analyzer to their setup.

To Analyzer (7:0) Connector: Connects to Summit T3-16
Analyzer (lanes 7:0). This is an optional connection for users
adding a Summit T3-16 Analyzer to their setup.

DUT PRSN LEDs: 4 LEDs indicate whether x1, x4, x8, or x16
signals are present.
Power Monitor LEDs: 2 LEDs monitor power to lower PCIe slot:

3.3 V or 12 V.
Auxiliary DUT Power LEDs: 2 LEDs monitor power to the DUT:

3.3 V or 12 V.
System Power On/Off Switch: Powers the PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test
Platform on or off.
SSC Switch: When using the internal reference clock, turns

Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) on or off. If using external
reference clock, switch has no effect.

Reference Clock Switch: Selects the internal or external clock.
Clock is delivered to both PCIe slots.
DUT Power Switch: Switches both auxiliary and slot DUT power
on or off.
Reset Bus Button: Emulates PE reset.

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Changes

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Teledyne LeCroy reserves the right to revise the information in this
document without notice or penalty.