Teledyne Lecroy Summit T416 User manual

Summit T416
PCI Express 4.0® Protocol Analyzer
Quick Start
Introduction
The Summit T416 system is a high-end comprehensive analysis tool to display and analyze PCI Express 4.0 bus traffic. A single Summit
T416 can capture up to 16 lanes of traffic and is equipped with up to 128 GB of capture memory for exceptional trace depth. The Summit
T416 can monitor, capture, decode and analyze PCIe® protocol traffic with data rates from 2.5 GT/s to 16.0 GT/s. The portable Summit
T416 protocol analyzer supports multiple PCIe storage protocols such as SATA Express, NVM Express and SCSI Express and also
supports side band SMBus protocols such as MCTP and NVMe-MI. A Gen4 compatible interposer is required in order to tap in to Gen4
traffic.
Use this document for quick installation and setup.
If you experience problems or need more information, see the PCI Express Protocol Analysis Summit T4 Analyzer User Manual on the
Installation DVD or at the
Teledyne LeCroy web site. teledynelecroy.com/sw/pciexpress
Summit T416 Protocol Analyzer
Components
The analyzer package includes the following components:
• Summit T416 analyzer system
• AC Power Cable
• USB 3.0 and Ethernet cables (one of each)
• PCIe Protocol Suite Installation DVD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
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Please see the Summit T416 User Manual on the installation DVD for component specifications and further details.

Rear Panel Description
The rear panel of the Analyzer has:
Wide-range AC Connector Module
• Power socket
• Enclosed 5.0 A 250 V fuse
Sync In and Sync Out: Allows multiple Teledyne LeCroy analyzers to send
synchronization and control messages to one another.
Warning! For continued protection against fire, replace fuse
only with the type and rating specified above.
Front Panel Description
The Analyzer has the following features on the front:
[1] Power Switch (black): 1 = On and 0 = Off.
[2] LCD Menus: Allows you to configure Summit T416 and view status.
[3] Navigation Buttons: Navigate through the LCD menu.
[4] Speed LEDs: Indicate speed setting the analyzer is using for each
traffic direction.
[5] Upstream [15:0] LEDs: Lane activity for upstream lanes. OFF for
electrical idle, orange for activity with errors detected, green for normal
operation.
[6] Upstream [15:8] and Upstream [7:0] connectors: Connection to the
probe for the capture of upstream direction of the link.
[7] Downstream [15:0] LEDs: Lane activity for downstream lanes. OFF
for electrical idle, orange for activity with errors detected, green for
normal operation.
[8] Downstream [15:8] and Downstream [7:0] connectors: Connection
to the probe for the capture of downstream direction of the link.
[9] Trigger IN and Out: Provide external trigger capabilities. You can
configure Summit T416 to trigger external equipment using Trigger Out.
You can use Trigger In to trigger the Analyzer from another device.
[10] USB 3.0 Type B Host Machine Connector: To connect the Analyzer to
the host machine using a USB connection.
[11] Ethernet Port: 1 GIGE Connectivity allows connection to the analyzer
through an Ethernet network.
[12] Status LED: Displays the connection status of the link.
Red - Error condition. Try using the PCIe Protocol Analysis
application to clear the error. Please contact the factory
if this does not work.
Green - Configuring system.
Blue - Unit ready/connected.
[13] Trigger LED: Lights when Summit T416 triggers on an event.
[14] DS Ref Clk In: Downstream Reference Clock Input SMA.
[15] US Ref Clk In: Upstream Reference Clock Input SMA.
LCD Menus
The Summit T416 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.
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Sync Out Sync InAC Connector
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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Installing the Software
The PCIe Protocol Analysis operates all of Teledyne LeCroy’s PCI Express Protocol
Analyzer and Exerciser products and should be installed on a Microsoft®
Windows®-based host machine. You need to install the PCIe Protocol Analysis on the
host machine before attaching the Analyzer to the system.
Software Operating System:
Windows 10, Windows 8 (x86 and x64), Windows Server 2012 (x64), Windows 7 (x86
and x64), Windows Server 2008R2 (x64).
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.
Required applications:
Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6 or newer. To view the manuals, datasheets and
other documents, you would need to install ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’
(http://get.adobe.com/reader).
Hardware
Memory (RAM):
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 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.
Non-volatile Storage (SDD or Hard Disk):
Storage space of 2GB is required for installing the PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host
machine.
Additional storage space is needed for the operation of the software application and
for storing recorded data in files.
Please remember that storing large captured traces can result in multiple gigabytes of
file sizes and can quickly fill your available storage space.
Display:
To take full advantage of the rich visualization and analysis of Teledyne LeCroy
software it is recommended that the display is set to at least 1050 lines of vertical
resolution with at least 24-bit color depth.
The minimum requirement for the display is a resolution of 1024x768 with at least
16-bit color depth.
Connectivity:
It is recommended that a Gigabit (1000Mbps) Ethernet or a USB3.0 link is used for the
connection with the Summit analyzers.
At minimum the host machine should have either a 100/1000Mbps Ethernet
connection to the network or a USB2.0 port.
If multiple analyzers are daisy chained and connected to the same host machine, one
Ethernet connection or one USB port is required for each analyzer.
Please note that there is no connectivity requirement if the analysis application is used
to only view pre-recorded traces.
For tips as for how to improve on the performance of the Teledyne LeCroy analysis
system and more specifically on the performance of the software, please refer to the
User Manual.
Please refer to the Readme notes and the
PCI Express Protocol Analysis Summit T4 Analyzer User Manual for recommended
configurations and additional information.
User manuals for your Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express products can be found in
Start > All Apps > LeCroy > PCIe Protocol Suite Documents.
To install the software, follow the steps below:
1. Insert the DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the host machine that will control
the Analyzer. The installation window displays links to software installation,
user manuals, application notes, and data sheets.
2. Select Install PCIe Protocol Analysis and follow the on-screen instructions.
The PCIe Protocol Analysis installs automatically on the host machine’s hard
disk. During installation, all necessary USB drivers will be installed.
3. To start the application, launch the PCIe Protocol Analysis program from the
Start menu: Start > All Apps > LeCroy > PCIe Protocol Suite.
Software installation can also be downloaded from the Teledyne LeCroy website.
teledynelecroy.com/sw/pciexpress
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7Setting Up and Connecting the Summit T416 Analyzer
You can connect the Analyzer to the host machine using USB or Ethernet.
Using an Ethernet Connection
To set up the Analyzer using an Ethernet connection:
1. Install PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine.
2. Connect the Analyzer to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to 60 Hz,
230 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on the Analyzer
and a Ethernet port in the local network.
4. Turn on the power switch on the front of the analyzer.
Note 1: No driver installation is needed for Summit T416 to operate over a
network.
Note 2: At power-on, the Analyzer initializes and performs a self-diagnostic.
The results are reflected by messages on the Summit T416 LCD
display. If the LCD display indicates failure, call Teledyne
LeCroy Customer Support for assistance.
Note 3: Summit T416 is configured at the factory to use dynamic IP setting
and will get all required network parameters from the DHCP server on
your network. If the DHCP server is not available, or to connect Summit
T416 directly to the host machine, you can reconfigure the network
settings of Summit T416 using the menus in the LCD display on the
front of the analyzer (see the “LCD Menus” part of section 4 of this
document).
Connecting to Summit T416 in the PCIe Protocol Analysis
Start the PCIe Protocol Analysis and perform the following procedure to
connect to a Summit T416 analyzer over the network.
1. Select the Setup > All connected devices… menu in the PCIe
Protocol Analysis application to display the Analyzer Devices dialog.
The Summit devices in the list are marked:
•Locked: Some other client on the network is already connected to
that device
•Ready to connect: Available for connection
2. Select your Summit T416 device in the list and press the Connect
button to execute the connection procedure. After the connection is
established, the application displays the Connection Properties dialog.
3. Select an option:
•Automatically connect to the device: When the application is
started or when the named device appears on the network while
the PCIe Protocol Analysis application is running on this
computer, the PCIe Protocol Analysis application will try to
connect to the named device.
•Ask if I want to connect to the device: When the application is
started or when the named device appears on the network while
the PCIe Protocol Analysis application is running on this
computer, the PCIe Protocol Analysis application will display a
message box allowing you to connect to the named device.
•Take no action: When you start the application or when the
named device appears on the network while the PCIe Protocol
Analysis application is running on this computer, you must
connect manually to use the named device.
Note: When you close the application on this computer (or you
perform manual disconnect), the application disconnects
from the device.
4. Press OK in the Connection Properties dialog. After you finish the
connect procedure, the Summit T416 to which you have connected is
marked as Ready and you can use it for recording.
Note: To disconnect from a device, display this dialog, select the
device, and click the Disconnect button.
Note 2: Summit T416 will not appear in the Analyzer Device dialog if it is
connected on a different Subnet on your local network. You can
connect to it on the Subnet by specifying its IP address in the Add
Device dialog.

Trademarks and Servicemarks
Teledyne LeCroy, PCIe Protocol Suite, PCIe Protocol Analysis and Summit
T416 are trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. 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
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.
Web: teledynelecroy.com/tm/software/PCIe
E-mail: [email protected]
Support: teledynelecroy.com/support/contact
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Making Your First Recording
Connect Summit T416 to the system under test using an interposer or probe, and then configure the Recording Options. You can then test the Analyzer by
creating a short snapshot recording.
Connect Summit T416 to System under Test using an Interposer or Probe
For a slot interposer, do the following:
1. Insert a Gen4 interposer into a PCI Express slot that you want to monitor.
2. Insert the PCI Express device into the PCIe connector on top of the interposer.
3. Connect the interposer cables to the Analyzer System according following the labeling.
4. Connect power to the interposer using the provided 12V power adapter.
For other probes or interposers, please see the Summit T416 User Manual.
Configure Recording Options
1. From the Setup menu, select Recording Options.
2. Select the General tab and then choose Summit T416 as the Analyzer type.
3. In the Link section, specify the link width of the PCI Express link to be analyzed. The rest of the settings in this section can be left at the factory
defaults for most PCI Express systems.
4. For multi-lane PCI Express links, the Analyzer needs to observe link training to record link traffic correctly.
5. Click OK at the bottom of the Recording Options dialog box to apply the Analyzer recording settings specified.
Start Recording
1. Start a recording session by clicking the Record button in the toolbar. Recording is tracked and reported on an activity meter in the status bar.
2. After the recording buffer fills, uploading starts automatically. PCI Express traffic is saved to the hard drive as the file specified in the recording
options, and this file is opened in the application for you to view the traffic.
Note: You can interrupt a session by pressing the Stop button. If Recording is finished and Upload has started but has not finished, a message box
appears. You can:
• Continue uploading.
• Abort the upload and flush the data.
• Abort the upload and preserve all the previously saved data.
Upstream
Downstream
Using a USB Connection
To set up the Analyzer using a USB connection:
1. Install PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine.
2. Connect the Analyzer to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to 60 Hz,
230 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
3. Connect the USB port to a USB port on the host machine using a USB
cable.
4. Turn on the power switch on the front of the analyzer.
Note: At power-on, the Analyzer initializes and performs a self-diagnostic. The
results are reflected by messages on the Summit T416 LCD display. If the
LCD display indicates failure, call Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support for
assistance.
5. Summit T416 will be recognized by the host machine as a USB device.
Follow the Microsoft® Windows® on-screen Plug-and-Play instructions for
the automatic installation of the Analyzer as a USB device on your
analyzing host machine. (The required USB drivers are included on the
Installation DVD and were installed on your system when you installed the
software.)
Click Finish when you see the message that says “Windows has finished
installing the software that your new hardware requires” and the file has
been installed in your host machine.
8. Start the PCIe Protocol Analysis, so you can start working with
Summit T416.
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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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