ASTEK Quantum Parametrics SAS2 User manual

HSIT Connector Saver Board
SAS2
Users Guide
Version A
March 27, 2012
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i. Revision History
Revision ECO# Date Description
A
C01074 3/27/12 Initial Release
ii. Re erence Documents
Document # Title Author
- - -
iii. Approval
Approver Title Approval Date
Joshua Sneller Hardware Design Engineer 3/27/12

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iv. Table o Contents
HSIT Connector Saver Board SAS1 1
Users Guide 1
1 Connections 4
2 Lines Tested 4
2 1 High Speed Lines 4
2 2 TX/RX Parameters 4
2 3 DC Connections 5
3 Faceplate 6
4 Installing the Connector Saver 7
5 Replacing the Connector Saver Circuit Board 8
6 Contacting Astek Corporation 9
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1 Connections
• MiniSAS-4x to MiniSAS-4x, x4 @ 6Gbps
2 Lines Tested
2.1 High Speed Lines
MiniSAS
-
4x
, MiniSAS
-
4x
8 Lanes (TX0
-
3, both directions)
6Gbps
2.2 TX/RX Parameters
The HSIT is configured to output a 600mV nominal CJT Pattern
during the testing of the high speed SAS lanes No emphasis
(pre-tap/post-tap) is being used and there is also no
equalization for the receiver side The test is run for 15
seconds
Figure 1 – TX Eye

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2.3 DC Connections
DC Connections
GND
DC connection test only
Shield
GND
DC connection test only
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3 Faceplate
Loaded Switch Connectors
Figure 2 - Faceplate ront view
• Loaded Switch—press the Loaded Switch after loading a
MiniSAS-4x to MiniSAS-4x x4 cable to the device to
begin testing
• Connectors—this Connector Saver Module supports
testing of MiniSAS-4x to MiniSAS-4x cables
• LEDS
o Active—indicates that the HSIT is powered and
ready to be used or is in use
o Testing—blinks to indicate an ongoing test
o Pass/Fail—blinks red to indicate a failed test
and solid green to indicate a passed test

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4 Installing the Connector Saver
1 The Connector Saver Module inserts into the front
faceplate of the HSIT device
Figure 3—Connector Saver Module and HSIT device
2 Align the board with the card guides mounted on the
enclosure and slide the assembly into the enclosure Be
careful to insert the Connector Saver circuit board (NOT
the metal bracket) into the plastic card guides in the
HSIT device (See the figure below ) Failure to insert the
Connector Saver correctly can cause damage to the
Connector Saver or the HSIT device
3 Press firmly with both thumbs to cause the connector to
click into place
4 Secure the faceplate using the captive screws on the
Connector Saver Faceplate
NOTE: Ensure ESD sa e practices when handling the Connector
Saver device.
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Figure 4 - CSB going into HSIT
5 Replacing the Connector Saver Circuit
Board
1 Remove the Connector Saver Module by unfastening
the captive screws on the faceplate and pulling firmly
until the module clicks out of place
2 Remove the screws attaching the metal bracket and the
circuit board as shown in the figures below
Figure 5 - Removing screws
3 The separate board and bracket should look like this:

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Figure 6 - CSB and Faceplate separated
4 Place and fasten the new board to the bracket with the
name, serial number, and TLA number facing up and the
golden connector contacts facing away from the
faceplate
5 Replace the Module into the HSIT device
6 Contacting Astek Corporation
Astek Corporation
(D B A Quantum Parametrics)
Astek may be contacted by phone at:
[phone] (USA)
or by email at:
sales@astekcorp com or visit our web site at:
http://www astekcorp com/test-and-measurement