Viavi mA-3A01 User manual

mA-3A01
AXIe Mass Storage Module
Operation Guide

VIAVI Solutions
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www.viavisolutions.com
mA-3A01
AXIe Mass Storage Module
Operation Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview
About the mA-3A01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 2 mA-3A01 Installation
Upon Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Unpack the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Verify Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Inspect the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Drivers, Firmware and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Chapter 3 Operation and Configuration
Powering the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power On Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power Off Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Accessing Module Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Module Configuration Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Procedure Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Configuring the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reconfiguring or Sanitizing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance
Maintaining the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Storing the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Visual Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
External Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Module Removal/Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Removing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Module Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Shipping the mA-3A01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Return Authorization (RA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Tagging the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Shipping Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Freight Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Packing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Appendix A Specifications
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Regulatory and Compliance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

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List of Tables
Table A-1 Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table A-2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table A-3 Operating and storage environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table A-4 Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Table A-5 EMC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Table A-6 EU RoHS Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

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About this Guide
The section is an introduction to content provided in this guide. This section contains the
following information:
• Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
• Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
• Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
• Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
• Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
• Safety and Compliance Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
• Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
• Equipment Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
• Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
• Case/Cover Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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Purpose and Scope
This document contains safety information and installation instructions for the mA-3A01
AXIe Mass Storage Module. Refer to the mA-1302/1305 AXIe Chassis Operation Manual
for chassis installation and operating instructions.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for personnel who are familiar with the use of mass storage
devices and associated terminology.
Terminology
The terms mA-3A01 and storage module are used to refer to the mA-3A01 AXIe Mass
Storage Module.
The term mA-6806 VST is used to refer to the mA-6806 AXIe 6 GHz Vector Signal
Transceiver.
The term mA-6A30 Downconverter is used to refer to the mA-6A30 AXIe 6 GHz VST with
30 GHz Downconverter.
Related Information
This document and other Configurable Modular Platform (CMP) publications can be found
on the VIAVI website at https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/modular-axie.
The following publications are referenced in this document:
•mA-1302/mA-1305 AXIe Chassis Operation Manual, #141171
•CMP Memory Clearing and Sanitization, #141614

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Contact Information
Contact Customer Service for technical support or with any questions regarding this or any
other VIAVI products.
VIAVI Solutions
Customer Service Department
10200 West York Street
Wichita, KS 67215
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Safety and Compliance Information
Conventions
The following symbols and markings are used throughout documentation and on the
Chassis.
Table 1 Safety Conventions
This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental
information or tips related to the main text.
This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with
either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or ALERT message. Refer
to accompanying information and/or documentation.
This symbol indicates a toxic hazard. Item should only be handled
by Qualified Service Personnel. Dispose of item in accordance with
local regulations.
This symbol indicates an item is sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD). An item identified as ESD sensitive should only be handled
by Qualified Service Personnel.
This symbol indicates the item meets the requirements of the
applicable European Directives.

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Safety Hazards
Toxic Hazards
Beryllia
Table 2 Safety Definitions
Term Definition
CAUTION Identifies conditions or activities that, if ignored, can result in
equipment or property damage, e.g., Fire.
Mise en Garde Identifiez les conditions ou les activités qui, si ignorées, peuvent
entraîner des dommages à l’équipement ou aux biens, p. ex. un
incendie.
WARNING Identifies conditions or activities that, if ignored, can result in personal
injury or death.
Avertissement Identifiez les conditions ou les activités qui, si ignorées, peuvent
entraîner des blessures personnelles voire mortelles.
WARNING
Some of the components used in this Device may include resins and other materials
which give off toxic fumes if incinerated. Dispose of such items appropriately.
Avertissement
Certains des composants utilisés dans cet appareil peuvent comprendre des résines et
d’autres matériaux qui produisent des émanations toxiques lorsqu’ils sont incinérés.
Éliminez adéquatement de tels éléments.
Beryllia (beryllium oxide) is used in the construction of some of the components in this
equipment.
This material, when in the form of fine dust or vapor and inhaled into the lungs, can cause
a respiratory disease. In its solid form, as used here, it can be handled safely, however,
avoid handling conditions which promote dust formation by surface abrasion.
Use care when removing and disposing of these components. Do not put them in the
general industrial or domestic waste or dispatch them by post. They should be separately
and securely packed and clearly identified to show the nature of the hazard and then
disposed of in a safe manner by an authorized toxic waste contractor.

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Beryllium Copper
Electrical Hazards
Grounding the Module
The Chassis is provided with a protective grounding lead that conforms with IEC Safety
Class I. The supply lead must always be connected to the power supply via a grounded
contact in order to maintain the grounding protection. The Chassis must be properly
grounded to prevent damage to the device from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Some mechanical components within this instrument are manufactured from beryllium
copper. Beryllium copper represents no risk in normal use. The material should not be
machined, welded or subjected to any process where heat is involved.
Beryllium copper must NOT be disposed of by incineration. Beryllium copper must be
disposed of as “special waste” per local regulations.
CAUTION
The Chassis must be properly grounded to provide grounding protection to the modules
installed in the Chassis. Refer to the Chassis user documentation for Chassis installation
and grounding procedures.
Modules are grounded via their connection to the Chassis Backplane Assembly. Modules
must be securely seated to the Chassis Backplane Assembly connectors to ensure
proper grounding protection.
Mise en Garde
Le châssis peut être correctement mis à la terre afin de fournir une protection de mise à
la terre pour les modules installés dans le châssis. Consultez la documentation de
l’utilisateur du châssis pour les procédures d’installation et de mise à la terre du châssis.
Les modules sont mis à la terre via leur branchement à l'assemblage de la face arrière
du châssis. Les modules doivent être placés de manière sécuritaire sur les connecteurs
de l'assemblage de la face arrière du châssis pour assurer une protection de mise à la
terre adéquate.

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Equipment Usage
This Device is designed and tested to comply with the requirements of IEC/EN 61010-1,
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use’
for Class I portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2 environment..
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Ventilation Requirements
Ensure the Chassis is properly ventilated to maintain Module operating
temperatures. Refer to the Chassis user documentation for Chassis ventilation
requirements.
WARNING
Operating this Device in a manner not specified in accompanying documentation may
impair the safety protection built into the Device.
Avertissement
Utiliser cet appareil de manière non spécifiée dans la documentation
d'accompagnement peut nuire au dispositif de protection de sécurité intégré dans
l’appareil.
CAUTION
Modules are ESD sensitive and should only be installed, removed and/or serviced by
Qualified Service Personnel.
Mise en Garde
Les modules sont sensibles aux DES et ils doivent seulement être installés, enlevés ou
entretenus par du personnel de service qualifié.
CAUTION
Failure to provide proper ventilation may result in damage to the Chassis and any
modules installed in the Chassis.
Mise en Garde
L'absence d'une ventilation adéquate peut endommager le châssis et tout module
installé dedans.

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Case/Cover Removal
CAUTION
Do not operate this Device with the case/cover open. Opening the case/cover exposes
the operator to electrical hazards which can result in electrical shock or damage to the
Device.
Mise en Garde
N’utilisez pas cet appareil avec le boîtier/couvercle ouvert. L’ouverture du
boîtier/couvercle expose l’utilisateur à des risques électriques qui peuvent entraîner un
choc électrique ou des dommages à l’appareil.
CAUTION
This Device does not contain user serviceable parts. Servicing should only be performed
by Qualified Service Personnel.
Mise en Garde
Cet appareil ne contient pas de pièces pouvant être entretenues par l’utilisateur.
L’entretien doit seulement être effectué par du personnel de service qualifié.

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Chapter 1Product Overview
This chapter provides a general description of the mA-3A01. The following information is
included in this chapter:
• About the mA-3A01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
• Principles of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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About the mA-3A01
The mA-3A01 is an AXIe-based mass storage module that supports up to four NVMe
(Non-Volatile Memory Express) Solid State Drives (SSDs). The mA-3A01 supports both
large file streaming data and mass storage on the same solid state drives.
The mA-3A01 is designed to provide storage capability to an AXIe chassis (mA-1302 or
mA-1305). mA-3A01 hardware configuration options allow for up to four 3.2 TB enterprise
grade Micron U.2 2.5” form factor SSDs (12.8 TB).
The high write durability of the SSDs make them ideal for streaming data, while the large
storage capacity also makes them useful for mass data storage. When used in
combination with the mA-6806 VST or mA-6A30 Downconverter, and the mA-3011
Embedded Host Controller, the mA-3A01 supports streaming large file storage for RF
signal captures, as well as extended playback via the mA-6806’s arbitrary waveform
generation.
Principles of Operation
The mA-3A01 interfaces to the AXIe PCIe fabric channel and is compliant to the AXIe-1
specification. The mA-3A01 connects to the AXIe backplane with port interface from a
PEX8734 PCIe switch. The PEX8734 PCIe switch contains four downstream x4 wide
ports. Each port is routed to a U.2 connector, giving each SSD a dedicated x4 wide port
interface.
Each SSD presents to the host controller operating system as an independent storage
device. The host controller operating system software may be configured to combine each
SSD into single striped volume for increased read/write bandwidth
Figure 1-1 mA-3A01 AXIe Mass Storage Module

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Chapter 2mA-3A01 Installation
This chapter describes how to install the mA-3A01. The topics discussed in this chapter
are as follows:
• Upon Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
• Unpack the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
• Verify Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
• Inspect the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
• Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
• Drivers, Firmware and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
NOTE
Refer to mA-1302/1305 AXIe Chassis user documentation for Chassis setup and
operating instructions.