Chapter 2: Protocol Analysis; Easy Mode (Pre-Defined Setups); Main Window - Teledyne Sierra M6-2 User Manual

Protocol Analysis
A default analyzer project is created automatically when the application starts. An
analyzer project contains all the settings for capturing, triggering and memory usage. A
project can be saved as a *.sac files for later use.
2.1

Easy Mode (Pre-Defined Setups)

After you install the Analyzer software (see
the Analyzer (see
"Launching Your Analyzer" on page
Mode at the Capture tab.
The default Protocol Analyzer uses the Easy Mode which allows triggering and data
capture. The Easy Mode also supports the SAS Initiator Emulator and SATA Host Emulator
modes to generate bus traffic.
2.2

Main Window

Use Easy Mode to get a comprehensive overview of your analyzer's capabilities. Use the
default Analyzer Project or create a new project.
For SAS: on the Analyzer Menu Bar, click File > New > SAS Protocol Analyzer to open a SAS
Protocol Analyzer dialog.
Sierra M6‐2 SAS/SATA Protocol Analyzer User Manual
"Hardware Setup" on page
37) to display the default Protocol Analyzer in Easy
Chapter 2
"Software Installation" on page
21), launch the Analyzer software (see
20) and set up
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