Updates and Licensing
9.1
Updating the Analyzer
BusEngine™ and/or Firmware updates are now automatic processes that run anytime a
new version of the PCIe Protocol Suite™ software is installed that is incompatible with the
currently installed BusEngine or Firmware. The update process generates onscreen
instructions.
If, however, you need to manually perform BusEngine or Firmware updates, follow these
steps:
1. Select Setup > Update Device ... from the menu to display the Update Analyzer
2. Select the appropriate file locations for the Firmware and/or BusEngine, using
3. Check the appropriate options (if in doubt, check all options).
4. Click Update to initiate the updating of the Analyzer.
9.2
License Keys
A License Key is necessary to enable software maintenance. If you attempt to record with
the Analyzer without an installed License Key, a message appears to indicate that a License
Key is necessary in order to record traffic.
A License Key must be obtained from Teledyne LeCroy for each Analyzer.
After you obtain the License Key, follow these steps to install it:
1. Select Setup > All Connected Devices > Update License from the menu bar. to
2. Enter the path and filename for the License Key or use the Browse button to
3. Select the .lic file, and then click Update Device.
9.3
License Information
You can view Licensing information for your Analyzer by selecting Help > Display License
Information... from the menu bar. The License Information window displays data about
the maintenance expiration and purchased features.
PCIe 3.0 Mid‐Bus Probe Installation and Usage Guide
dialog box for Summit T3‐16™.
Browse, if necessary.
display the Select License Key File dialog box.
navigate to the directory that contains the License Key.
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