Teledyne Lecroy Summit T3-8 Quick Start Manual
Summit T3-8
PCI Express Protocol Analyzer
Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
The Summit T3-8 system is a comprehensive analysis tool to display and analyze data traffic for PCI Express 3.1 bus
specification. The Summit T3-8 can capture up to 8 lanes of traffic and depending on configuration up to 4 GB trace depth
with a single unit. Larger trace depths can be achieved by using a second T3-8 unit in expansion mode providing up to
8 GB and bus monitoring up to x16 lanes. The Summit T3-8 can monitor, capture, decode and analyze PCIe protocol with
data rates up to 8.0 GT/s. The Summit T3-8 protocol analyzer can support multiple PCIe storage protocols such as SATA
Express, NVM Express and SCSI Express.
Use this document for quick installation and setup.
If you experience problems or need more information, see the Summit T3-8 User Manual on the Installation DVD or at the
Teledyne LeCroy web site.
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Components
The analyzer package includes the following components:
• Summit T3-8 analyzer system
• AC Power Cable
• USB and Ethernet cables
• PCIe Protocol Suite Software program DVD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
Depending on configuration, the package may also include:
• One probe cable for x8 recording
• Slot interposer
• MidBus Probe kit
Summit T3-8 Protocol Analyzer
Please see the Summit T3-8 User Manual on the
installation DVD for component specifications and further
details.
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Unpacking the Analyzer
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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Environmental Conditions
• Temperature: Operating 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
• Temperature: Non-Operating 14° F to 176° F (-10° C to 80° C)
• Humidity: Operating 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
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Front Panel Description
The Analyzer has the following features on the front:
[1] Power Switch (black): 1 = On and 0 = Off.
[2] Upstream [7:0] connector: Connection to the probe for the
capture of upstream direction of the link.
[3] Upstream [7:0] LEDs: Lane activity for upstream lanes. OFF
for electrical idle, orange for activity with errors detected,
green for normal operation.
[4] Speed LEDs: Indicate speed setting the analyzer is using for
each traffic direction.
[5] LCD Menus: Allows you to configure Summit T3-8 and view
status.
[6] Navigation Buttons: Navigate through the LCD menu.
[7] Downstream [7:0] connector: Connection to the probe for
the capture of downstream direction of the link.
[8] Downstream [7:0] LEDs: Lane activity for downstream
lanes. OFF for electrical idle, orange for activity with errors
detected, green for normal operation.
[9] Trigger IN and Out: Provide external trigger capabilities. You
can configure Summit T3-8 to trigger external equipment
using Trigger Out. You can use Trigger In to trigger the
Analyzer from another device.
[10] Expansion Slot: For CATC Sync Expansion Card to allow
multiple Teledyne LeCroy analyzers to send synchronization
and control messages to one another.
[11] USB Type B Host Machine Connector: To connect the
Analyzer to the host machine using a USB connection.
[12] Ethernet Port: 1 GIGE Connectivity allows connection to
the analyzer through an Ethernet network.
LCD Menus
The Summit T3-8 has a front LCD panel that displays the computer
name that is currently connected to the system, the unit serial
number, and the current network configuration. If no computer is
connected to the unit, the LCD panel displays Available.
The LCD panel also allows you to configure network settings for
the analyzer. Use the Up and Down keypad buttons to cycle
through the menu. Press the Center button to select.
Setup Static or Dynamic IP Mode
1. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate to the
Set IP Configuration menu.
2. Press the Center button to start the setup.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select Static or Dynamic
IP configuration.
4. If you select the Static IP network configuration, you must
specify the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway. Use the
Up and Down buttons to navigate to the IP address, Subnet
mask, or Gateway.
5. Press the Center button to enter edit mode.
6. In edit mode, use the Left and Right buttons to move the
blinking cursor to any digit.
7. Use the Up and Down buttons to modify the digit.
8. After finishing modifications to the IP address, Subnet mask,
or Gateway, press the Center button to return to the menu.
9. After you specify the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway,
use the Up and Down buttons to navigate to the Accept and
Reboot menu item. Press the Center button to apply the new
settings and restart the analyzer.
Note: To cancel your modifications, select the
Cancel Changes menu item.
Warning! Do not open the enclosure. No operator
serviceable parts are inside.
Rear Panel Description
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The rear panel of the Analyzer has:
Wide-range AC Connector Module
• Power socket
• Enclosed 5.0 A 250 V fuse
Interposers and Probes
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Gen3 Slot Interposer
The Gen3 Slot Interposer is designed for use with the Summit T3-8
Analyzer and supports lane widths from x1 to x8 at data rates of 2.5 GT/s,
5.0 GT/s or 8.0 GT/s. A separate interposer is used for each lane width
that you would like to probe. Lane reducers should NOT be used with the
Gen3 Slot Interposer. For lane widths up to x8, one Analyzer Y-cable is
required.
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Installing the Software
The PCIe Protocol Analysis operates all of Teledyne LeCroy’s PCI Express Protocol Analyzer and Exerciser products and and should be installed on a
Microsoft
The minimum requirements for the host machine are:
• Windows 8 (x86 and x64), Windows Server 2012 (x64), Windows 7 (x86 and x64), Windows Server 2008R2 (x64), Windows XP (x86)
• The latest Service Pack available for the Windows OS in use is required.
• It is recommended that you use one of the supported 64-bit Windows versions listed above as they allow using more RAM than the 32-bit ones.
• This software application may use up to 4GB of the RAM in the host machine. For improved performance of the software, it is recommended that
• Storage space of 1GB is required for installing the PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine.
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Windows®-based host machine. You need to install the PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine before attaching the Analyzer to the system.
16GB of RAM is installed on the host machine. Memory as little as 2GB would still allow the software to function, but would limit its performance and
user experience.
Expansion Slot: Future use
Warning! For continued protection against fire, replace
fuse only with the type and rating specified
above.
Gen3 MidBus Probe
The Gen3 MidBus Probe is designed for use with the Summit T3-8
Analyzer and supports lane widths from x1 to x8 at data rates of 2.5 GT/s,
5.0 GT/s or 8.0 GT/s.
Warning! Interposer has electrostatic-sensitive components.
Handle only at static-safe work stations.
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