Teledyne Lecroy Summit T416 User manual

PCI Express® 4.0 Slot Interposer
(MultiPort Capable)
User Manual and Quick Start Guide
Components
The interposer package includes the following components:
• PCI Express 4.0 Slot Interposer (MultiPort capable)
• Half height bracket
• Four spare screws for bracket attachment
• DC Power Adapter (12 volts)
• User Manual and Quick Start Guide (this document)
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.
Introduction
Use this document for quick installation and setup.
The Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express 4.0 Slot Interposer (MultiPort capable) plugs in to a PCIe® CEM Connector and allows
you to probe PCI Express traffic between a host and a PCIe expansion card. The interposer assures reliable data
transmission while providing 100% capture of all data traffic flowing through the PCIe slot interface. Connecting the
interposer to a Teledyne LeCroy analyzer allows decoding and display of data flowing in both directions and across all lanes,
and will display data traffic using the industry-standard CATC Trace™ data display, along with a wide range of traffic and
error reports. The Gen4 Interposer is for use with a Summit T4 Gen4 capable analyzer. The interposer uses Teledyne
LeCroy’s T.A.P.4 technology to ensure complete data capture at Gen4 rates with minimal signal perturbation.
The Gen4 Interposer supports data rates of 2.5 GT/s, 5.0 GT/s, 8.0 GT/s and 16.0 GT/s, and link width up to x8. The PCIe
connector on the top of the card will support PCIe expansion cards up to x16. Versions of the interposer with lower link width
have a reduced PCIe edge connector at the bottom. A x16 DUT card can be inserted on the top connector and the
connection will automatically negotiate to the lesser link width.
PCI Express 4.0 x8 Slot Interposer (MultiPort capable)
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Cables
The Gen4 interposer is connected to the Summit T4 by means of propriety high speed serial cables.
The Y cable allows the connection of a single interposer to a Summit T4 and leverages the full buffer for recording bus
activity in a single bus, this cable can be used with x8 interposers.
Y cable (PE021UCA-X)
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4Connections
Perform to the following steps to connect the Interposer (see the image below):
Warning: The interposer has a bracket that can be secured to a chassis to provide stability. Always secure the
interposer properly to a chassis otherwise the interposer (and your equipment) could be damaged and
warranties void.
1. Install the Interposer into the host system under test PCIe CEM slot connector.
2. Install the PCIe expansion card under test (DUT) into the top connector on the interposer. Note that when PCIe expan-
sion cards with edge connector x8 are inserted, the devices will negotiate to the lesser common link width between the
PCIe expansion card and the selected active lanes by SW4 discussed in Section “5” on page v.
3. Connect 12V DC using the AC adapter supplied with the interposer. Make sure that the AC adapter is turned on.
4. Connect the Gen4 interposer to a Summit T4 analyzer using the selected cable (Y cable PE021UCA-X):
a. Connect the A end of the cable to the A connector on the Summit T4.
b. Connect the B end of the cable to the B connector on the Summit T4.
5. Connect the compatible Summit analyzer to a host machine using the USB or Ethernet port on the front panel of the
analyzer.
6. Install the PCIe Protocol Analysis on a host machine. This application is needed to control the protocol analyzer.
7. Power ON the analyzer.
8. Start recording with the analyzer.
9. Power ON the host system.
10. Use the Teledyne LeCroy software application to monitor, record and view PCI Express in the PCI expansion card DUT
system.
Note: Steps 7, 8, and 9 are needed in this order for "Power ON" traces.
See Interconnection next page.

Interconnection Overview with Summit T416 Analyzer for Standard (non-MultiPort) recordings
PCIe Card Under Test
12V DC
from
adapter
supplied
Summit T416 Analyzer
Configuration
switches and
clock inputs
(see table below)
PCIe Slot from Host System Under Test
Depending on the
Interposer, the edge
connector can be
x8
DUT Power LED
Status Switch
Active
Width
Control
Pushbutton
Signal
Detect
LEDs
Y cable: PN PE021UCA-X
AC
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Clock Configuration and Other Switch Settings
The source for the reference clock used by the analyzer to record PCI Express traffic is configurable according to below
table for SW2. Make sure clock source in Recording Options in the PCIe Protocol Analysis application is set to External.
SW3 is a factory only switch. Pushbutton SW4 allows the user to change the link width enabled on the interposer by
pressing SW4 multiple times.
SW2: Clock Source Control
Note: Factory settings for all switches are ON.
Note: Factory settings for all switches are ON.
SW3: (Factory Use Only)
SW4: Active Width Control Pushbutton
SW7: DUT Power LED Status
This switch connects the DUT power indication LEDs to the bus power. SW7 is located on the front of the interposer near SW4 and is
configurable according to table below:
SW2.1 SW2.2 Reference Clock Source for Downstream Analysis
ON ON Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from the
Host System PCIe slot connector.
OFF ON Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from
US_CLK MMCX connector.
ON OFF Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from
DS_CLK MMCX connector.
OFF OFF No clocks are supplied to the analyzer.
SW2.3 SW2.4 Reference Clock Source for Upstream Analysis
ON ON Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from the
Host System PCIe slot connector.
OFF ON Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from
US_CLK MMCX connector.
ON OFF Analyzer will be supplied with reference clock from
DS_CLK MMCX connector.
OFF OFF No clocks are supplied to the analyzer.
SW7: DUT Power LED Status on Interposer
Selection SW7
LED Connected (Default) ON
LED Disconnected OFF
Pushbutton SW4 is used to turn off the terminations and remove all loads on the unused interposer
receivers depending on the maximum number of lanes to be analyzed. Press the pushbutton switch
(SW4) to move to the next active width as indicated by the LEDs (next to the switch) on the interposer.
This is useful for devices that require terminations not to be present in order to train to a lower link width.
The Active Width can be also controlled from the PCIe Protocol Analysis.
Note: Even though the Active Width may be lower than x16, it may be possible that the Signal Detect
LEDs for higher lanes are ON if those lanes are transmitting signal.
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Note: This switch connects the DUT power indication LEDs to the bus power. In some systems with Hot-Plug
management the Power Indication LEDs on the interposer may prevent the host system from turning ON bus
power to the device, if this happens disconnect the LEDs using SW7 to allow proper bus power operation.

DUT Retention Clamp
The Gen4 Interposer comes with a DUT retention clamp installed.
Use the DUT retention clamp to secure the bottom of the DUT’s metal flange.
Fully insert the DUT in the top connector of the interposer.
Then use the thumbscrew in the DUT retention clamp to secure the DUT.
See the drawings below.
DUT Retention Clamp: Front View DUT Retention Clamp: Rear View
DUT
retention
clamp
DUT
retention
clamp
DUT
retention
clamp
thumbscrew
DUT’s
metal
flange
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Swapping the Full Height Bracket for the Half Height Bracket
Locate the two screws on the front of the Interposer securing the Full Height Bracket.
Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the two screws that secure the full height bracket. Save the screws for
installation of the half height bracket.
Gen4 x8 Interposer with Full Height Bracket: Attached and Removed
Locate the Half height bracket and the two screws from the disassembly process.
Using a Phillips head screw driver use the two screws from the disassembly process to secure the half height bracket to the
interposer. See drawings below.
Gen4 x8 Interposer with Half Height Bracket: Attached and Secured
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Warning: Handle interposer with care and grab it from the bracket, top connector or sides of the board.
Avoid touching the components or the surface of the PCB when installing or un-installing the interposer.
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Trademarks and Servicemarks
Teledyne LeCroy, PCIe Protocol Analysis, Summit Z416 Test
Platform and Summit T416 are trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy. All
other trademarks are property of their respective companies.
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.
Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support
Online Download
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web site for software updates and other support related to this
product. Software updates are available to users with a current
Maintenance Agreement.
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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)