Hardware Setup; Separate Systems; Connecting In General - LeCroy Sierra M6-2 User Manual

Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

Separate Systems

When using the analyzer, it is recommended to use a system to generate bus traffic and a
second system to run the software, to avoid characterization of analyzer traffic.

Connecting in General

Note:
You must install the software before connecting the analyzer to the host machine for the first
time.
To set up the analyzer:
1. Plug the power adapter into the unit, and then plug the power adapter into a 100V–
2. Connect the USB cable between the Sierra M6‐2 USB port and a USB port on the
3. Connect the analyzer as shown in Figure 1.4: .
SATA cables
Figure 1.4: Analyzer Connections
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240V, 50Hz–60Hz, power outlet. Turn on the Power switch.
At power on, the analyzer will go through initialization as shown on the LCD display.
Host PC. The host PC operating system detects the analyzer and driver files.
(See "Connecting via Ethernet" on page 34 for Ethernet connectivity.)
Analyzer
I1 T1
HBA
I2 T2
SATA cables
Hard Drive
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